Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...
Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...
HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...
HSBC SVNS Perth pool draw allows sevens teams to dream
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on 26-28 January took place at the HBF Park venue and produced some exciting match-ups to whet fans appetites...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
WATCH: Referee fractures three ribs in Premiership fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Tom Foley fractured three ribs after being caught in a collision between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers players, it has been revealed. Just before Christmas, Foley found himself a little...
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans. England are to provide greater support for the welfare...
Stormers vs La Rochelle: Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is said that the Champions Cup is the closest thing to test Rugby, which proved to be true in the heated pool 4 fixture between The Stormers and La Rochelle in Cape Town. In a match very much reminiscent...
Emirates World Rugby Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Fifteen...
Extraordinary matchups define opening weekend in Champions Cup pool 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf ever there’s a pool full of extraordinarily tough places to go in an Investec Champions’ Cup season, it’s in Pool 1 of this year’s competition. Full of elite level sides who...
