Dates confirmed for World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eighth edition of the Sevens Rugby World Cup will be held in Cape Town over the weekend of 9-11 September 2022, it has been announced. The tournament will be contested by 24 men’s...
Owen Franks joins the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks centurian Owen Franks will head to the capital to continue his distinguished rugby career next year after signing for the Hurricanes. He made 24 appearances for Northampton Saints and...
Video - Baptiste Serin's brilliant reserve pass
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont dominates the conversation around scrum-halves not only in France but around the world, however, during Toulon's clash against Toulouse at the weekend Baptiste Serin reminded us that Dupont...
Lions Watch: Rees-Zammit & Sam Simmonds grab doubles
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit & Sam Simmonds both scored doubles of Gloucester and Exeter respectively has they continued their fine form after their inclusions in the British and Irish Lions Tour. Wales...
Five Under The Radar Lions Candidates Gatland Could Include In His Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad on Thursday. The Lions boss is set to make a few surprising inclusions in the squad. While the likes of Danny Care, Sam Simmonds, Hugo Keenan...
Champions Cup finalists dominate European Player of the Year shortlist
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle and Toulouse have received added recognition following their qualification for the Champions Cup final at Twickenham Stadium as their star performers dominate the prestigious shortlist for...
Women's 6 Nations Highlights: France Women Vs England Women
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland hold on to defeat host France by just two points after the match was abandoned with 20 minutes to spare after the floodlights went out at Stadium Lille Métropole. After a tight first...
All Black Bird to return home
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have confirmed that All Black lock Dominic Bird will be lending his services to the franchise ahead of the 2022 season. Bird began his professional career with the Crusaders...
Report: France to host New Zealand this November
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and New Zealand are set to face off in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, however, we may get a preview of that encounter this November. A report by RMC Sport...
Dominic Bird heading to the capital
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks lock Dominic Bird is returning to New Zealand from a successful stint in France to link up with the Hurricanes for next year’s Super Rugby competition. The 30-year-old...
