Shane Williams opens up about early days in the Welsh team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new three-part documentary entitled 'Slammed' and featuring Shane Williams has seen the legendary Welsh winger shed light on his early days with coach Steve Hansen. By his account, it was not an easy...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Ireland 23 That Beat The All Blacks For the First Time?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 29 meetings and 111 years of trying, Ireland finally claimed a men's senior international win over New Zealand to cherish. Joe Schmidt's side joined the Ireland Women (2014) and Ireland...
England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Top 10 Moments of the Year – All Blacks 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRelive the best moments from the 2021 All Blacks season!
Revised Super Rugby Pacific draw confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA blockbuster local derby between Moana Pasifika and the Blues at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Friday 18 February 2022 will kick-off a revised Super Rugby Pacific draw announced by joint venture partners...
Finlay Bealham extends stay with Connacht Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Irish international Finlay Bealham has committed to the club with a two-year contract extension, keeping him at The Sportsground until the end of the 2023/24...
Tania Rosser Appointed Leinster Woman Head Coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby confirm that Tania Rosser has been appointed as the new Leinster Rugby Women’s Head Coach and takes over from Phil de Barra. Rosser, who represented Leinster Rugby as a player...
Argentina play host to Australia in Mendoza and San Juan in 2022
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match venues are set for Argentina’s two home matches against Australia in 2022. Mendoza joins San Juan to give western Argentina two home test matches in the 2022 Rugby Championship. Mendoza...
Codie Taylor latest All Black to ink long-term deal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the latest top player to recommit long term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), inking a deal through to 2025. 30-year-old Taylor has...
