A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
Sale v Racing 92 | Match Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale host Racing 92 in the second round of the Champions Cup. The hosts went down away from home last week while Racing bagged a win against Harlequins Craig Evans will take control of...
23 under 23: the next-gen Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby Pacific stars to watch in 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we start closing the book on 2024, there's no better time to cast eyes over the young talents set to take Australia by storm in 2025. Rugby.com.au last compiled our 23 brightest stars under the age...
Marcus Smith signs new long-term contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal to stay at Harlequins until at least 2028. The 25-year-old Quins and England fly-half will continue to entertain The Stoop faithful for seasons...
SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
Jorja Miller wins Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Olympic Gold medal winning Black Ferns Sevens have swept the ASB Rugby Awards in 2024, claiming adidas New Zealand Team of the Year, Cory Sweeney the ASB New Zealand Coach of the Year and Jorja Miller...
Van der Merwe commits to the capital
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby is thrilled to announce that Scotland internationalist and British & Irish Lion, Duhan van der Merwe, has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new multi-year...
Ospreys secure bonus point win over the Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a last minute venue change, but Ospreys dug deep to put on a convincing performance against Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets following a venue change due to storm Darragh. Four tries and a...
Four changes for Sale ahead of Champions Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made four changes to his XV to face Glasgow Warriors in the first pool stage game of this season’s Investec Champions Cup. England quartet George Ford, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ben Curry...
