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New Zealand High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
History-making female referee and TMO retires
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoy Neville will retire from refereeing at the end of this season aged 40; She made history as the first female TMO at a men's World Cup; She also had a distinguished playing career in which she captained...
HSBC SVNS Perth pool draw allows sevens teams to dream
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on 26-28 January took place at the HBF Park venue and produced some exciting match-ups to whet fans appetites...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...
“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...
