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...
World Rankings Could Change Following This Weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen of the top 20 sides in the World Rugby rankings are in action this weekend with Georgia, Portugal and Spain the exceptions. Ireland and New Zealand, the top two sides in the world, won't be...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Round Clash with Manawat?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North. The match marks prop,...
Michael Young Joins Toulon as World Cup Joker
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Club Toulonnais is pleased to formalize the arrival of the experienced English scrum half: Michael Young, as Joker World Cup. Michael Young began his professional career with the Newcastle Falcons...
Match Day Programme: Wales vs. England Summer Nations Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis mammoth fixture between Wales and England will see the Welsh look to dot their I's and cross their T's after a very underwhelming six nations series. The English will be looking to see how well they...
Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm). Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...
England's Best RWC Warm-Up Wins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of England’s Summer Series matches this August, we take a look back at some of their most memorable RWC warm up wins. England concluded their RWC preparations with a heavy...
Samu Kerevi's Wallabies Debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamu Kerevi's Wallabies Debut. Australia vs England. 11th June 2016.
Gatland names his team to take on England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the Vodafone Summer Series match against England this Saturday at Principality Stadium Leigh Halfpenny is named at fullback...
Tom Harrison - For the Love of the Scrum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrum coach Tom Harrison discusses his development as a coach, the role rugby played in his early life, and working with England’s scrum as they prepare to take on the world. Harrison...
