Wallabies given Ikitau boost as star centre cleared for Bledisloe opener
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Len Ikitau has been cleared of injury to start in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks at Auckland’s Eden Park. Ikitau limped off with an ankle concern in...
Seven Boks come in for DHL Stormers
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySeven Springboks will play their first match for the DHL Stormers this season in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Scrumhalf Haashim...
England 'A ' coaches confirmed for Argentina XV fixture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft has selected his coaching staff for England Men's 'A' vs. Argentina XV this November. England 'A' open their campaign in a month's time at The Rec, Bath on Friday...
Dobson's Springbok balancing act revealed as Siya returns
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers director of rugby John Dobson has revealed how he is managing his Springbok stars with Siya Kolisi’s presence already making a positive impact both on and off the field. Kolisi’s...
All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa signs with Hurricanes
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to confirm the signing of All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa on a two-year deal beginning next season. Among the most exciting young talents in New Zealand, Tupou...
South African Sides Hailed As ‘Great Addition’ To BKT URC
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the BKT URC’s most seasoned campaigners has described the South African opposition in the competition as “unbelievably challenging” but “a great addition”. This...
James Chisholm retires from rugby with immediate effect
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can today confirm that James Chisholm has retired from professional rugby union with immediate effect. The one-club man steps away from the game with 164 appearances and 21 tries to his name,...
Edinburgh Rugby star admits work to do to make World Cup
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam McConnell accepts he has work to do if he is to force his way into the Scotland squad for next year's Rugby World Cup. The former Scotland U20 captain enjoyed a breakthrough year...
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new year after complications have delayed his recovery from surgery. The...
Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs look set to benefit from World Rugby Test regulations in the coming weeks, with Wallabies star Tom Hooper primed to make his PREM return. The 25-year-old forward, who can play...
