World Rugby Rankings Permutations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship. The Springboks head to Wellington in a replay of the clash from last...
Joe Tekori retires from international duty months before RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Samoa forward Joe Tekori has announced his immediate retirement from international duty, less than two months from the start of the Rugby World Cup. The 35-year-old announced...
Latest World Rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have closed in on fourth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Australia, while New Zealand survived a big scare to keep their unbeaten record against Los Pumas intact. Argentina...
Wayne Barnes To Referee Ireland’s World Cup Opener Against Scotland
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEngland’s Wayne Barnes has been selected to referee the Celtic derby between Ireland and Scotland in Pool A, following today’s announcement of the match official appointments for the pool stages...
Rugby Championship: How the four nations measure up ahead of 2019 tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Rugby Championship begins this...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...
The Bulls recruit another former player for the 2020 Super Rugby season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have continued their recruitment for next season with another former player returning to the franchise from France. Former Springbok and Super Rugby winning lock Juandre Kruger...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O’Connor eligible for Wallabies as Queensland deal confirmed Queensland Reds have confirmed the signing of former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor for the next...
Confirmed: Josh Strauss to return to South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale Sharks have confirmed that Scotland International Josh Strauss will leave the club with immediate effect. Strauss has been released from the final year of his contract in Manchester,...
RIP James Small (1969-2019)
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok wing James Small, a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, has died suddenly from a heart attack on Wednesday. The 50-year-old Small was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg...
