Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith has died at the age of 50. Smith was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away on Wednesday. Capped...
France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...
Sky Sports announces exciting new deal with SANZAAR
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySky Sports have announced a new deal with SANZAAR which will see the broadcaster featuring a feast of Southern Hemisphere rugby over the next four years. The deal will include Home...
SA URC franchises to test themselves in Europe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises will put their skills to the test in Europe for the first time in 2022 this weekend as all four sides face international opposition on short one-week...
URC confirm Round 6 & 7 matches
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight United Rugby Championship games postponed over November and December that were due to take place in South Africa have been rescheduled for two weekends in March. These R6 and R7 fixtures involve...
Easter backs Dombrandt for England number 8 role
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England stalwart Nick Easter believes Harlequins number 8 Alex Dombarndt is the man for the job with regard to the England number 8 jersey. Easter enjoyed a distinguished career which...
England centre Tuilagi could be fit for Italy Six Nations clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi has been out of action since November, but the centre is closing in on a return and could face Italy in Rome. Manu Tuilagi could be fit for England's second match of the...
Tyrone Green signs new Quins deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins is thrilled to announce that exciting fullback Tyrone Green has signed a new long-term deal to remain at the Club Green, 23, has fast become a fan favourite at Harlequins after arriving...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
