SA Rugby appoints GM into new high-performance role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Wessels, the former coach of Super Rugby teams, the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, has been appointed to a new role of General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby. Wessels,...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 10 preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Spears on a Knife-Edge Time is running out for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. While the status of their title defence is not terminal yet, the defending champions’ slide...
I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...
'Superstars all over' Blues backline poses Waratahs' 'biggest challenge'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the ultra-competitive landscape that is Super Rugby Pacific this year, Waratahs coach Darren Coleman faces one the trickiest tasks of the season in round four. Former Wallaby Tim...
Flying winger Wade set for Kingsholm
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Wade from Top 14 club, Racing 92. The wing will link up with the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2024/25 season. Wade made his professional...
North to retire from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on...
Gareth Anscombe to Gloucester
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyloucester Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of experienced fly-half, Gareth Anscombe, for the 2024/25 season. Anscombe, born in New Zealand, made his senior debut for Auckland Rugby in 2010,...
Munster To Play All Blacks XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm that the province will take on the All Blacks XV on Saturday November 2nd at Thomond Park (5.30pm). Since the redevelopment of Thomond Park in 2008, Munster Rugby...
'I'd love to see him back': Waratah reacts to news of Kurtley Beale's rugby return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs winger Triston Reilly believes NSW players would welcome Kurtley Beale back to the club with open arms as the former Wallabies star prepares to return to the field. Beale, 35, was in...
