Reds confirm team for Crusaders clash in Christchurch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland co-captain Liam Wright will make his return from injury via the bench against the Crusaders in Christchurch this Friday night. The backrower, who injured his ankle in Round 7, is one of...
Crusaders team named for last regular season game against the Reds
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing to host their final regular season game this Friday night in Christchurch, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has today named his side to take on the Reds. There are eight changes...
Tighthead Kautai re-signs with the Brumbies until the end of 2024
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies Rugby are pleased to announce tighthead prop Sefo Kautai has re-signed with the club until the end of 2024. Kautai joined the club as injury cover in 2021 and made his debut against the Western...
Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end. We take a look at these players in the form of XV. 1. Rhys...
Mako Vunipola targets a third Rugby World Cup after England recall
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens prop Mako Vunipola is eyeing a third Rugby World Cup appearance following his recall to the England squad. ‘I want to play at the World Cup and I haven’t shied away from that,’...
Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Victor Vito: Final is Stade Rochelais’ biggest game
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais back-row forward Victor Vito has branded next weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster Rugby as “the biggest game in our history”. The French...
Beauden Barrett drop goal downs Brumbies
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues defeated the Brumbies with a drop goal after the siren to win by two points, 21-19. It was an arm wrestle from beginning to end and the Brumbies were much improved in the second half...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
