2020 Six Nations referee appointments announced
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the men’s Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest for the world’s top referees. The selection,...
John Barclay retires from international rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain John Barclay has announced his retirement from international rugby. Barclay made his debut against New Zealand at Murrayfield in the 2007 World Cup and captained the side...
Savea blow for Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Hurricanes' flanker Ardie Savea will miss much of the 2020 Super Rugby season after he confirmed via a post on Instagram that he needs corrective knee surgery on the leg injury he picked up during...
Bundee Aki re-signs with Connacht and Ireland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Connacht Rugby have confirmed that Bundee Aki has signed a three year contract extension that will keep him at the Sportsground up to the end of the 2022/23 season. Having joined Connacht...
Australian sprinter set for Sevens debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian sprinter Trae Williams will earn his first Aussie 7s cap when he runs out in Dubai having been selected for the squad for the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Williams has...
Rory Hutchinson extends Saints contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have today announced that Scotland international Rory Hutchinson has extended his contract at Franklin’s Gardens. More of this coming your way from @RoryJHutchinson...
Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
World Champion Springboks to face Scotland and Georgia in 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the Springboks will face Scotland and Georgia in three home Tests in the new international window of July 2020, as part of the Incoming Series match schedule. The...
Glasgow name Danny Wilson as Dave Rennie's replacement
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Wilson will become the new Head Coach of Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal ahead of next season. The 43-year-old will join the club from his role as Assistant Coach (Forwards)...
Dave Rennie's coaching staff shortlist - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie has been appointed as the Wallabies new head coach, taking over from Michael Cheika, and one of the first things that will be on his to-do list is to piece...
