Chiefs to deploy Retallick against Moana Pasifika
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs are expected to receive a massive boost in the engine room for their clash against Fijian Drua on Saturday with the news that All Black lock Brodie Retallick is once again ready for action after...
Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end. We take a look at these players in the form of XV. 1. Rhys...
United Rugby Championship Play-Off schedule confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship Play-Offs will kick off on Friday, June 3 after the schedule for the ‘Final Eight’ was confirmed this morning. Four games will take place across Friday,...
Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Stormers, Bulls seal home quarter-finals in Vodacom URC
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will host valuable home quarter-finals in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Edinburgh and the Cell C Sharks respectively, following a pulsating closing round...
URC Shield Winners and Quarter Finals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first ever Final Eight line-up in the United Rugby Championship has been set following the thrilling completion of Round 18. Two Quarter-final games will take place in UK and Ireland...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: Caelan Doris
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby back-row forward Caelan Doris has been named on the final EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist after a series of excellent performances in the Heineken Champions Cup. The...
Nick Frost commits long-term to Brumbies, Australian Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Brumbies have announced Nick Frost has re-committed his future to Australian Rugby until the end of 2025. The promising young lock had strong interest from overseas...
