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Australia could host Rugby Championship hub

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With travel restrictions in place around the world, Australia could be a hub for the Rugby Championship.   The Rugby Championship could be played in a hub in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

WATCH: Best of ex-Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer's passionate outbursts

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former South Africa boss Heyneke Meyer was popular among fans for his emotional reactions while watching his side play from the sidelines.

WATCH: Pieter-Steph du Toit RWC final highlights show how disruptive he really is

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Springboks back row Pieter-Steph du Toit won World Rugby player of the year in 2019 after winning the World Cup with South Africa.

Former Scotland forward Tim Swinson to retire at end of the season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors second-row Tim Swinson has decided to call time on his career at the age of 33.   "It's a hard goodbye to the game I've played for the last 14 years," Swinson wrote...

Next In Line? The Young England Midfielders Set To Make The Step Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A testing and ever-evolving position, the job of an international centre is not an easy one.   The modern game requires the inside centre to be skilful yet decisive while still being effective...

Ultimate Rugby's All Time European Imported XV

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since rugby went professional in 1995, European clubs have searched the market to sign top players to help propel them to glory both domestically and in Europe.   We have picked a XV of...

How Irish rugby plan to return play from August 22 - report

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster v Munster, late August. Leinster v Saracens, September 12. Pro 14 Final a week later all in the pipeline as the Irish Times reports on how Ireland and Europe will get rugby back, all culminating...

World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit withdraws his contract termination and commits to the Stormers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has ended the speculation around his future by withdrawing his contract termination notification submitted last week and committed his future to...

“If you produce a player you should get rewarded.” - Rugby Australia's director of rugby Scott Johnson

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia's director of rugby Scott Johnson says it's time for World Rugby to introduce a transfer fee system to compensate clubs and countries for lost talent.   Speaking to The Australian...

Stormers Sign World Cup Winning Fullback

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the Stormers backline.   The fleet-footed World Cup winner, who turns 25...