World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
Rassie Erasmus and Junior Bok coach to lead South Africa Select XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and Bafana Nhleko are reportedly set to lead the South Africa Select XV during the end-of-year tour this November. Erasmus has returned to coaching since his ban from...
John Cooney to switch allegiance to Scotland?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney could switch test allegiances to Scotland next year. The 32-year-old has represented Ireland 11 times since debuting back in 2017 after turning down an...
5 Munster players sign contract extensions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the first player contract extensions of the season with five members of the senior squad putting pen to paper. Craig Casey has signed a three-year...
Women's Rugby World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
England test trio agree new deals with Leicester Tigers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed new deals with George Martin, Jack van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward beyond the 2022/23 season. Speaking about the trio, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick...
New Tigers Deal: George Martin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with George Martin beyond the 2022/23 season. The versatile forward, capable of playing in the second row and back row, graduated...
Red Roses' 2023 Six Nations Home Venues Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHome venues for the Red Roses' 2023 Six Nations title defence have been confirmed, with Twickenham set to host France clash. Next year's championship will again be played in its own six-week...
Under-20 Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Under-20 Championship kicks off on the 3rd of February 2023 with a Friday night lights first round of fixtures that will see Wales taking on current Under-20 Champions Ireland, old rivals England and...
Kolbe dubs European giants as World Cup favourites
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has dubbed France favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup at the conclusion of next year’s World Cup. Kolbe, who currently plies his trade with Toulon...
