Tier 2 June Test XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving already selected our Test XV from the June Internationals we felt that the Tier 2 sides did not get the recognition they deserved and subsequently selected the Best XV from the Tier 2...
Tony Brown takes charge at Sunwolves
8 years ago by Sunwolves RugbyTony Brown will coach the Sunwolves for their remaining three games of the Super Rugby season while Jamie Joseph recovers from a procedure on his back. Brown has been Joseph’s attack coach with...
Six Talking Points From the June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the improvement of the Wallabies and Springboks to the USA beating a Tier One side for the first time in the professional era to the controversy around the officials, we reflect on what was an...
What To Expect From The Last Weekend of the 2018 June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of June Test rugby is a lineup of mouth-watering encounters that could persuade any rugby fanatic to either stay in all day on Saturday or spend the day at their favourite bar. The...
Australian U20 Red Card shows exactly why this ruck law was brought in
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe recent amendment to the ruck laws that took effect in May explicitly addressed the kicking of a loose ball in a ruck, which is now illegal. At the U20 Championship, the application was instrumental...
Ireland to host the All Blacks in November
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU have confirmed Ireland's November Test schedule. The current Six Nations Champions will face Argentina first up, Los Pumas return to Dublin twelve months after a thrilling match in front...
June Internationals: North XV vs South XV - Week 2
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the second round of June Test action, we take a look at the best combined XV's out of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Up Front: 1- Eric Fry (USA) - Tendai Mtwarrira (RSA) 2- Joe...
Wales and South Africa climb World Rankings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and South Africa have moved up the World Rankings following their wins over Argentina and England respectively. Wales have moved up to third place in the World Rugby Rankings after completing...
June Test Highlights: Japan v Italy (Second Test)
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly edged Japan 25-22 in the second test of the June Internationals. Japan picked up an early yellow card, with Italy running in the opening two tries to build a 12-0 lead. Japan opened their account...
U20s Highlights: Wales 34-17 Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales u20 cruised to a 34-17 win over Italy u20 to wrap up 7th position at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Wales opened the scoring with an early penalty and crossed for three first-half...
