More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...
Munster Rugby Awards 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCalvin Nash was announced on Tuesday night as the Bank of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare,...
Leinster Captain retires after winning fourth interpro title
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby captain Hannah O'Connor has announced her retirement from Leinster and Irish rugby.The Leinster captain, who led her team to back-to-back Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship titles...
'We never panicked' Siya Kolisi
5 months ago by Ultimate Rugbypringbok captain Siya Kolisi praised the composure of his teammates for a remarkable come-from-behind Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The...
World Rugby Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...
Scottish Rugby appoints David Nucifora in performance advisory role
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish Rugby has recruited respected Performance Director David Nucifora in an advisory capacity to provide a roadmap for its next decade of player development. David Nucifora was...
Munster Squad Update | Internationals Return Ahead Of Open Training Session
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster men’s team have resumed the pre-season training programme at the HPC today with Ireland internationals Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Oli Jager, Calvin Nash, Conor Murray and...
BBC appointed UK rights holder for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 as host nation celebrates one year to go
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith exactly one year to go until hosts England kick-off the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, World Rugby has announced an exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 23-25 August, 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 this weekend. Samoa will break back into the top 10 of the rankings for the first...
Pacific Nations Cup | Tonga
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16Best finish: 2nd (2011, 2016)Most points in a match: 57 (57-16 v Japan, April 2006)Biggest win: 41 (57-16 v Japan, April 2006)Did You Know? Tonga featured in the first draw in...
