NZR Chair Statement: Independent Governance Review
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“In December last year the NZR Board commissioned an independent review of our constitution and governance structure, with the aim of ensuring that rugby is best placed for the future.On behalf of...
Alec Evans honoured with naming of NRTC Gymnasium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today unveiled the ‘Alec Evans Gymnasium’ in the National Rugby Training Centre (NRTC) at Ballymore. Surrounded by family, past and present Reds players,...
France dealt a hammer blow as star man ruled out of Rugby World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener against New Zealand on September 8, with centre Jonathan Danty set to miss the clash. The centre has been a key cog in...
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland camp 'feeling much better' than 2019
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe's not the first Ireland player to hint that things are very different to the last regime and Tadhg Beirne has hailed Andy Farrell’s management as the squad gear up the for World Cup "feeling much...
Romain Ntamack opens up on 'twist of fate' World Cup-ending injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomain Ntamack should have been assembling later this week at Rueil-Malmaison, the Ile-de-France base camp for Fabien Galthie’s French team who are looking to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup. However,...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France as Six...
Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBullish Grant Gilchrist is adamant Scotland remain unfazed by South Africa’s blistering form in the lead-up to their World Cup showdown in Marseille a week on Sunday. While the Scots have enjoyed...
Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”. Ireland’s...
Wales add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...
The World Cup Centurions: Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. South Africa will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011 and 2015. There is plenty of young...
