Three changes for the Reds
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe timely return of centre Josh Flook is one of three changes to the Queensland Reds’ starting side for Saturday night’s clash against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium.The Reds will wear their...
Autumn Nations Series 2024: fixtures and how to watch
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixtures for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series rugby have been announced, with each game shown live in the UK and Ireland on TNT Sports and discovery+. This year will see he best of northern hemisphere rugby...
Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday. The...
United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One Round Fourteen
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda versus Barrett II: Rikiya’s big moment It’s been quite a year for Rikiya Matsuda.A 37-cap Brave Blossom, and long-time pilot of the champion Saitama Panasonic...
Jimmy Gopperth extends stay with Provence Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJimmy Gopperth will continue to defy time in Provence. Provence Rugby announced that fly-half Jimmy Gopperth will play one more season (at least) with the club. The New Zealander arrived last summer...
Lock forwards recommit to the Hurricanes
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Forwards Isaia Walker-Leawere and Caleb Delany have re-committed to the Hurricanes, which will see the pair remain at the club until the end of 2026 and 2027 respectively.Both players have been key...
Awesome Barrett boost for the BKT URC with world star set to light up league
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett’s move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the BKT URC. The 57-cap All Blacks star will spend the second half of...
Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...
Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen and joined by Rugby League star Joseph Manu. Foster has not...