World Rugby confirm Rugby World Cup hosts through to 2033
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the locations for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth. At its Annual Meeting in Dublin,...
Josh van der Flier Origins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Savage of TRK chats to RugbyBits about why he started this rumour on Josh van der Flier and his surprise at the longevity to
Agustin Creevy suspended for pulling Etzebeth's hair
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final match against RC Toulon at...
Mack Hansen signs new long-term deal with Connacht Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced that Irish international Mack Hansen has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract until 2025. Hansen had 12 months remaining on his...
Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024. Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...
Chris Ashton apologises to James Lowe after bad mouthing the Irish winger
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton labelled James Lowe as "too big, too heavy, too slow" while working as a tv pundit after the England v Ireland test at twickenham in 2020. It was James Lowe's second international appearance. "He...
Scott Barrett returns for the Crusaders as they name strong side to face the Brumbies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of Captain Scott Barrett and Vice-Captain Codie Taylor are among five changes to the Crusaders starting side to face the Brumbies, in what promises to be a huge Trans-Tasman...
Brodie Retallick return delayed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black, Brodie Retallick was set to make his Super Rugby return this week for the Chiefs. However, the comeback of Retallick is still in doubt because of the broken thumb he suffered in March. The...
Match officials named for Champions & Challenge Cup semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials for the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals have been named. The English duo of Karl Dickson and Matthew Carley are the men entrusted with the whistles for what will be...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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,...
