Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Russia v Samoa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVaeluaga Steve Jackson has emphasised the importance of consistency in team selection after confirming Chris Vui will captain Samoa in their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia. Samoa...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
Weekend Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019 Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...
Samoa name World Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday. Pisi...
Game breakers: Five battles that will decide the 'Dream' Top 14 Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEleven years on and Toulouse and Clermont will clash in the TOP14 Final for the first time since 2008. The re-run of the 2008 final promises to be an enthralling encounter with Clermont...
New Zealand Conference: Ins and Outs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, we continue our series by bringing you a comprehensive list of transfers which have happened...
Top 14 Highlights Round 15: Castres v Clermont
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stade Pierre Fabre has become a bit of a stumbling block for Clermont and this game was no different as Castres claimed a 24-16 victory over the former league leaders. Armand Battle got the home side...
Imperious Clermont thrash La Rochelle
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne hammered fellow title hopefuls La Rochelle, who had won 10 of their previous 11 matches. Greig Laidlaw claimed an 18-point haul as Clermont Auvergne returned to the summit of...
Clermont earn bonus point after slow start in Romania
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian winger Alivereti Raka scored a try in either half to earn the man of the match award and was a constant threat with his powerful charges. Clermont had taken charge early on with tries by...
Manu Samoa names team for Northern Hemisphere tour
6 years ago by Manu SamoaManu Samoa's squad for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere Tour in November this year has been named. Head coach Steve Jackson has retained most of the old heads in the team with a number of new...