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Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene.    The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...

Players out to show all that glitters is Blue at Eden Park

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The boys are firmly focussed on a performance of quality to celebrate their return home to Eden Park where they take on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.   While they return from two...

Cardiff Rugby sign Wallaby, Lopeti Timani

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby are thrilled to announce the signing of Lopeti Timani from RC Toulonnaise.   The 6ft 5ins, 19 stone second-row will arrive at the Arms Park in the summer to provide further muscle...

Israel Folau return imminent and could face the Wallabies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

50 years after Tonga beat Australia at Ballymore they could face again in Brisbane. Tonga coach and Wallaby legend, Toutai Kefu, is hoping the two sides will meet next year on the 50th anniversary of that...

The journey of Folau Fakatava

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From the humble beginnings of Tonga to the bright lights of Forsyth Barr Stadium. Learn the story of Folau Fakatava.    

Israel Folau hungry to turn out for Tonga

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallaby fullback Israel Folau has indicated a strong interest in turning out for Tonga in next year’s World Cup in France.     Folau, who currently plays for the Shining Arcs in...

France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland overtake England, Wales fall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have moved up to fourth place in the overall World Rugby rankings following the action in the penultimate round of the Six Nations.   England put up an incredible fight a man down after...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place.     Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...

Scotland Team to face Italy: Ali Price to earn 50th cap

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors’ scrum-half Ali Price is in line to make his 50th appearance for Scotland having been named in the starting XV to face Italy in the penultimate round of fixtures for the 2022 Six...