Sione Tuipulotu ‘very emotional’ as mum travels to watch Scotland star in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySione Tuipulotu was overcome with emotion as he revealed his mother’s trip across the world to watch him play for Scotland for the first time will give him all the motivation he needs for Sunday’s...
Coetzee goes for experience: Namibia announce squad to play Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Allister Coetzee has named 12 players in his match-day squad from RWC 2019, with nine running out for their third tournament appearance since 2015. They have two of their three try-scorers...
Queensland Rugby announce 2024 Reds coaching staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has confirmed his coaching staff ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Kiss will work alongside former London Irish colleagues Brad Davis and Jonathan Fisher,...
Melbourne Rebels sign Fiji assistant coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians assistant coach Brad Harris has penned a multi-year deal as a defensive coach with the Melbourne Rebels until at least the end of the 2025 season. Melbourne Rebels in a statement...
The Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies; Talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies in front of a home crowd at the Stade de France. Eddie Jones misery continues as Australia suffer a humbling 41-17 loss to World Cup...
Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a strong line-up to face Portugal in Stade Jules-Ladoumègue in Massy. Brumbies scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will lead the side, joined by experienced...
Allister Coetzee names Namibia squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has named former Wallaby flank Richard Hardwick in the Namibia squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Melbourne Rebels forward Hardwick was born in Windhoek,...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
