43 IRFU Centralised Contracts to be Offered to Elite Women’s Players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU has announced that Gillian McDarby has been appointed as Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways following an extensive recruitment process directed by the IRFU National...
Springbok Women squad tweaked for Spain Tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women head coach Stanley Raubenheimer named a group of 31 players for the forthcoming two-Test series against Spain, including a number of regular campaigners who have recovered from recent injuries. Flyhalf...
All Black centre set to head to Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been confirmed that All Black centre Ngani Laumape will be moving on from Stade Francais with his next stop being the Japanese League One. Laumape’s stay in France has not been...
Mixed fortunes for Team SA on first day at Commonwealth Games
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team have qualified for the Commonwealth Games quarter-finals after they beat Tonga (36-5) and Malaysia (46-0) in their two Pool B games in Birmingham on Friday, but it was a tough...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
IRFU to issue women players with professional contracts
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU are set to hand out 40 professional contracts amongst the women’s 15s and 7s squads. It will be a move a significant progress as the Women’s 15s representatives...
Sef Fa’agase re-commits to Queensland Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile prop Sef Fa’agase has signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024. The two-year deal sees the 31-year-old’s career come full circle, with Fa’agase rising through...
England boss Jones would 'jump' at NRL call
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA long-time league admirer, Eddie Jones admits he would love a crack at the NRL when he finishes with England next year. England boss Eddie Jones says he would love to swap...
String of top names extend contracts with the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPapali'i joins All Blacks to extend contract at the Blues Blues and All Black loose forward, Dalton Papalii has announced he will extend his time at the club to at least 2024. The 24-year-old...
Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar. We take a look at eight you may have...
