“Disappointed” Blitzboks finish on a high in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team shrugged off the disappointment of not making the quarter-finals at the HSBC London Sevens with two big wins on Sunday to claim ninth spot at Twickenham as the HSBC World Rugby...
Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
Mark Nawaqanitawase re-signs with Waratahs, Rugby Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs have today announced the re-signing of exciting outside back Mark Nawaqanitawase until the end of the 2024 season. The 22 year-old made his Wallabies debut...
Kirill Gotovtsev signs new deal with Gloucester Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby has announced that tight-head prop, Kirill Gotovtsev, has extended his stay at Kingsholm. Gotovtsev joined the Cherry & Whites from Krasny Yar in 2021 and has become a dependable...
Blitzboks focused on big, final shift in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheir quest for automatic qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games may be out of their hands, but the Springbok Sevens team will leave no stone unturned at the HSBC London Sevens this weekend as they give...
Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...
New Zealand Rugby and Japan Rugby Football Union enter Memorandum of Understanding
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the relationship between the two national unions and grow the game across the Asia...
England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...
England Women New Coaching Set Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell to be appointed England Women’s Head Coach, New Red Roses coaching roles for Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows The RFU is delighted to announce that John Mitchell will be appointed...
