Japanese League target Marcus Smith after Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka has stated his intentions to attract more big names to League and he hopes Eddie Jones can assist him in doing so. The likes of Damian...
Sale Sharks sign former Gloucester fullback Woodward
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the signing of former Gloucester and Bristol Bears' fullback Jason Woodward ahead of the 2022/23 Premiership season. Woodward has signed on a one-year...
Club centurion Charlie Matthews returns to Quins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have welcomed the return of second-row Charlie Matthews back to The Stoop ahead of the 2022/23 season. Experienced lock Matthews, 31, returns to Twickenham having first emerged...
Australia fly-half Cooper 'ready and prepared' for long road to recovery
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper only just returned from a calf injury and the fly-half is facing a long lay-off just over a year before the Rugby World Cup. Quade Cooper says he is "ready and prepared...
Quade Cooper faces a race against time to make Rugby World Cup 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have produced an inspirational comeback to defeat Argentina 41-26 in Mendoza but the victory looks to have come at high cost with Quade Cooper sustaining another injury blow Dave...
All Blacks slip to a new world rankings low
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's 26-10 defeat at the hands of the Springboks has seen them slip to a new low of fifth in World Rugby rankings. The All Blacks were demoted to an all-time low of fourth place after...
Second-half comeback sees Wallabies overcome Pumas in Mendoza
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia produced an excellent second-half showing to come from behind and secure a 41-26 victory against Argentina in Mendoza in the 2022 Rugby Championship. Having suffered a 2-1 series defeat at the...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Springboks preparing to pounce on struggling All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are in a crisis by their standards, and things do not get any easier as they start the Rugby Championship in South Africa. South Africa are favourites to inflict a third consecutive...
REPORT: Gloucester to sign Zach Mercer ahead of 2023 World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to The Telegraph, Zach Mercer is on the verge of a return to the Premiership after a successful stint in the Top 14. The move will allow the 25-year old to be eligible to represent...
World Rankings: New Zealand and Australia could fall to record lows
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of The Rugby Championship 2022 this weekend. Ahead of the opening round of the competition, South Africa are...
