All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lengthen lead Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory. They ran in five tries during a 33-12...
Captain Caelan leading by example
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country. Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban. Then,...
Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...
Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season. The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
Three changes as Leo Cullen names side to face Munster at Croke Park
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster Rugby in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Croke Park (KO: 5.45pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier...
