Tigers overpower Chiefs to win PREM Rugby Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers stormed to this season’s first piece of silverware after they dispatched Exeter Chiefs 66-14 in the PREM Rugby Cup final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, writes Phil Campbell. In...
Blitzboks and Black Ferns claim stunning final wins and series victories at HSBC SVNS New York
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa men’s team beat Fiji to seal the gold medal in New York and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title, while New Zealand’s all-conquering women clinched another title with a hugely...
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force coach Simon Cron is set to resist the temptation to unleash Zac Lomax against the Chiefs in a fortnight, saying he doesn't want to put the star code-hopper at risk. It comes as Les Kiss,...
Kintetsu Liners' Manie Libbok Suffers first loss in 203 days
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKintetsu Liners' fly-half Manie Libbok's 13 game winning streak was ended by Kamaishi Seawaves on Saturday. Springboks star Libbok (28) who won the Rugby World Cup in 2023, was on an unbeaten run...
New Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver South Africa added the HSBC SVNS Series Vancouver title to their Perth and Cape Town crowns this season and rocketed to the top of...
Zac Lomax signs with Force and RA on two-year deal
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force and Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm the signing of rugby league international Zac Lomax to a two-year deal, effective immediately. Born in Temora, Lomax played junior representative...
New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...
Wallaby centre to debut as Chiefs return home.
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGallagher Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes has brought two All Blacks into his 23 to play the Crusaders on Saturday and given former Wallaby...
Reds ease young Lynagh back into action
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds coach Les Kiss is backing their 'measured' approach towards Tom Lynagh's return as the Wallabies flyhalf remains on the sidelines. Lynagh was not named for Friday's match against the Highlanders...
