URC Preview: Osprey's vs The Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber eight Morgan Morris will lead Ospreys against the Sharks in the first United Rugby Championship game on England soil. Joining him in the back-row are flanks Harri Deaves and...
Scotland win WXV2 Trophy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland secured three wins out of three games in the first WXV 2 tournament in South Africa this month, beating South Africa, USA and Japan. The final standings came down to points difference with Italy,...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Justin Tipuric inspires Ospreys to narrow victory over Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJustin Tipuric was at his trademark, brilliant best as Ospreys bagged their first victory of this season’s United Rugby Championship with a 34-31 win over Zebre Parma at the Swansea.com Stadium. The...
New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...
Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with...
Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, with one change to the starting line-up from the semi-final against Argentina and one among...
