Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Folau Fakatava brought to tears with All Blacks call up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew All Blacks halfback Folau Fakatava said hearing his name read out in the squad to prepare for the series against Ireland left him in tears. It had always been his dream to play for...
Levani Botia to captain Fiji, former All Black included in the Pacific Nations Cup squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby have announced a powerful 34-member squad for the upcoming World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) featuring the Flying Fijians, Tonga, Samoa and Australia A. 16...
London Irish 2021/22 leavers confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Club can today announce the players that will depart London Irish following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season. Albert Tuisue leaves Irish after making 72 appearances and scoring 25 times...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...
Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...
Ealing Trailfinders sign Wales international
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders have confirmed the signing of Welsh international and Dragons wing Jonah Holmes. The 29-year-old, who can play on the wing or fullback, moves to Trailfinders following...
Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka. The tournament...
Pierre Schoeman re-signs with Edinburgh Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFan favourite Pierre Schoeman has re-signed with Edinburgh Rugby, the Club confirmed on Thursday. Schoeman, 28, puts pen-to-paper on an extension which sees the nine-times...
‘Global rugby union tournament is only way to save the smaller nations’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlobal rugby chiefs agreed in principle to back plans for a new biennial world championship — and were immediately presented with the consequences of failing to deliver the competition, writes TheTimes. The...
