RFU issues statement over new tackle laws
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU Board, Council and executive staff apologise for the anger and concern that has been created among the rugby community by announcing the decision to lower the tackle height from next season. In...
Rebels Announce Signing of Experienced Trio
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTowering locks Tim Cardall and Angelo Smith join the talented Vaiolini Ekuasi as the Rebels newest additions, covering for injured pair Matt Philip and Rob Leota, who despite making great progress with...
Ardie Savea approaching 120 Hurricanes appearances
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third consecutive year, Ardie Savea has been named captain of the Hurricanes ahead of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Set to make his 120th appearance for the Hurricanes...
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...
Murphy jets in from Kruger to replace injured Davids in Sydney
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Murphy has joined the Springbok Sevens squad in Australia on Monday to replace injured teammate, Selvyn Davids, for this weekend's HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fifth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby...
Alan Alaalatoa re-signs through to 2027
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are thrilled to announce prop Allan Alaalatoa has committed his future to Australian Rugby until the end of 2027. The agreement will see the inspirational...
Freddie Burns signs for the Highanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish first-five Freddie Burns will join the Highlanders for the 2023 edition of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Burns, currently playing for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership has agreed terms with...
WALLABIES AND ACT BRUMBIES LEADER ALLAN ALAALATOA RE-SIGNS UNTIL END OF 2027
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are thrilled to announce prop Allan Alaalatoa has committed his future to Australian Rugby until the end of 2027. The agreement will see the inspirational...
Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...
Baxter backs Nowell to bounce back
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, is confident Jack Nowell has what it takes to force his way back into the selection plans of New England head coach Steve Borthwick. Cornishman Nowell,...
