RIP Ian McIntosh (1938-2023)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer, at the age of 84. Born...
Sula-Siaosi earns first start, Creighton returns for Good Friday clash against Brumbies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has confirmed his side to take on the ACT Brumbies for the Rod Macqueen Cup at Suncorp Stadium this Friday night. Phransis Sula-Siaosi will earn his first Super...
Brumbies unchanged for Reds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have named an unchanged starting selection for this Friday’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific round seven clash against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Wallabies...
Tom Lynagh re-signs with Queensland Reds through 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStill just 19-years-old, Lynagh made his Reds debut in Round 1 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and started at flyhalf in Queensland’s opening three matches and has scored a total of 24 points...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Seven things we learned from the Hong Kong Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory was made at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 as New Zealand became the first-ever women’s champions of an World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns...
Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing. The veteran coach was dismissed...
The Wallabies and Brumbies re-sign Len Ikitau
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are excited to announce centre Len Ikitau has committed his future to Australian Rugby, inking a new deal until the end of 2025. Wallaby...
Hong Kong set for unforgettable weekend as 2023 Series continues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 28 men’s and women’s team captains gathered on Wednesday in front of the world-famous Hong Kong skyline ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, which sees the iconic...
