Black Ferns add Eden Park Test to Rugby World Cup build up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off victory in the O’Reilly Cup Series, New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed one final Test for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup preparations, hosting Japan at Eden Park on 24 September. The...
Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...
Three changes to Ireland Women for second Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Women Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his team to take on Japan in the second Test in Tokyo. McWilliams has made three changes to the triumphant side of last week, Dorothy Wall and Sam...
Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
Zach Mercer to join Gloucester?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bath star Zach Mercer could be turning out in the colours of Gloucester in the near future as reports indicate that he has struck a deal with the Cherry & Whites. Mercer currently...
McWilliams names 6 uncapped players in squad to face Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Women Head Coach Greg McWilliams is looking at the upcoming contest with Japan as an opportunity to breed some experience within the ranks and has named a total of six uncapped players in the 23...
'He's devastated': O'Connor left out for Foley's Wallabies return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O'Connor has paid the price for the Wallabies' horror show against Argentina, dumped from the Rugby Championship squad with Bernard Foley recalled after a three-year absence. The...
Japan Tour Diary: Training Uncut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just three days to go until Saturday's first Test, Ireland's preparations are stepping up a gear in the heat of Shizuoka
'They're A Special Group' - Greg McWilliams In Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs preparations continue for Saturday's first Test in Japan, Ireland Head Coach Greg McWilliams spoke to Irish Rugby TV in Shizuoka.
