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Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows New Zealand are "under the spotlight" after they suffered a historic Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina on Saturday.   The Pumas moved to the top...

Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...

Dooley and Murphy among starters for Sale pre-season friendly

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An entirely new line-up will take to the Dubarry Park pitch for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly with Sale Sharks in Athlone (k/o 7pm).After last night’s clash with Castres, a separate starting...

Foster and Rennie share thoughts on Kerr-Barlow & the Wallabies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black boss Ian Foster has revealed he has mixed emotions regarding the prospect of Tawera Kerr-Barlow turning out for the Wallabies.    Foster has been significantly involved in the 32...

Munster to host Springboks in November

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster in their first of two non-Test matches on their...

Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Powerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers.   The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...

Women's Six Nations announce 2023 fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby fans are in for a treat with even more ways to enjoy the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. The fixture dates for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations were announced today with extensive...

Tawera Kerr-Barlow available for Wallabies switch 'without hesitation'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available to make the switch to the Wallabies if called upon.   Kerr-Barlow won the 2015 Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks...

‘Baie dankie, sien later’: French youngster gives Afrikaans interview in viral video

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South African viewers were left smiling last week following one of the more entertaining post-match rugby interviews in some time, writes thesouthafrican.   Johan ‘JG’ Wasserman,...

Zach Mercer to join Gloucester?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Bath star Zach Mercer could be turning out in the colours of Gloucester in the near future as reports indicate that he has struck a deal with the Cherry & Whites.     Mercer currently...