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EVOLUTION OF THE LINEOUT | 1967 - 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at a key component of the game. The Lineout.  

Fiji Lock Temo Mayanavanua Signs for Saints

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have secured the signing of Fiji international Temo Mayanavanua, with the lock set to join the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old arrives at cinch...

Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut.   Centre Hannah Jones will...

Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm).   37 players will commence preparations...

Shaun Connor has joined the Wales Women's coaching team

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s senior team have appointed Shaun Connor as their new full-time attack and kicking coach ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations campaign.   The former Dragons and Russia coach...

Ngcobo: Blitzboks determined to stop the slide

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team will leave no stone unturned to get back to winning ways when they return to South Africa on Tuesday after a disappointing North American leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.   The...

New Zealand women and Argentina men crowned Canada Sevens champions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand women and Argentina men secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic final day to cap off a thrilling weekend of rugby sevens in Vancouver. USA women and Australia men claim bronze...

Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...

Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Northampton Saints

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Batley returns to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s Premiership round 19 clash with Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate (7.45pm KO).   The lock returns from injury...

URC High-Flyer McNicholl Believes He Has Plenty to Offer at Test Level

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny McNicholl has been leading the way in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season and is adamant he still has plenty to offer at international level.   The Scarlets back three man has made...