Nations Championship interest renewed, SA Rugby commits to SANZAAR partnership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has announced that South Africa will continue to play in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept. South Africa's...
Sam Lousi signs new Scarlets contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce that second row Sam Lousi has extended his stay at the club by signing a new contract. The 30-year-old second row has been a mainstay of the Scarlets pack since...
France Up to Fourth in World Rugby Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have overtaken Ireland in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings as a result of their 30-24 win at a raucous Stade de France on Saturday. Les Bleus moved up a place...
How to watch Super Rugby Pacific in the UK, and globally this season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBroadcasters in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe have not secured the rights for Super Rugby Pacific matches this season. SANZAAR have revealed how fans from these territories will...
Ardie Savea To Return As Hurricanes Captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has once again been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2022 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. The experienced loose forward’s first game against the Crusaders in Round 1 will mark...
New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby. Building on the professional performance...
England have 'loads to work on' despite emphatic victory, says Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith scored a try and assisted another in England's win over Italy but is adamant Eddie Jones' side can move to another level. England are still a work in progress and can improve...
Ireland's 'courage and character' a bonus point from France defeat – Farrell
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell lamented the result but not the performance after his Ireland team just failed in a valiant comeback effort against France in the Six Nations. Ireland, shorn of the injured Johnny Sexton,...
Attack Coach Brock James to leave Ospreys at the end of the season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys can confirm Attack coach, Brock James, will leave the regional rugby franchise at the end of the United Rugby Championship campaign. James, 40, was Head Coach Toby Booth’s...
How this weekend's Six Nations can impact the World Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the second rounds of the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2022. Permutation highlights: Wales must beat Scotland by more than 15...
