Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
Cardiff Rugby landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings with newly-capped Keiron Assiratti committing his future to the Blue and Blacks. The tight-head prop impressed on debut for...
Sam Warburton returns to Cardiff Rugby as a board member.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Warburton OBE has returned to Cardiff Rugby as a board member. The former Cardiff, Wales and British & Lions ace spent nine seasons at the club and returned as a board advisor in August...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
Domachowski to Remain at Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff announced earlier today that Corey Domachowski has penned a new deal with the club. The loosened prop established himself as a key figure at the Arms Park and enjoyed some stellar form in the...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
The Underdogs: Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight years on from their best-ever Rugby World Cup finish, Georgia will be eager to make history again, but first, they will have to navigate a tough test in the Summer Nations Series. Georgia...
Maori All Blacks to play two matches in Japan in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks will play two matches against the Japan XV as part of the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2024.The two matches will be played on Saturday, 29 June and Saturday, 6 July next year and...
Defending Champions Begin Champions Cup Campaign Away in Pool 4
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pool 4 showdown is set for Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday 10 December, following theh announcement of the Champions Cup pool stage fixture dates, venues, kick-off times. Predictably, the competition...
URC Winners Ready For Pool 3 in Champions Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time tournament winners and last season’s URC champions, Munster Rugby, will be at Thomond Park for their Round 1 and Round 4 fixtures against newcomers, Aviron Bayonnais, and Northampton Saints...
