Super Rugby Pacific Wrap: Round 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEarly season form resulted in some spectacular play in the DHL Super Rugby Pacific opening round over the weekend, with the defending champion Crusaders starting the campaign with a loss to the Chiefs...
Argentina And New Zealand Win HSBC SVNS In Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina win third consecutive men’s title with 36-12 victory over New Zealand, while France win bronze. New Zealand beat France 35-19 to claim women’s gold as hosts Canada claim bronze Argentina...
On this day in 2009: Jason Robinson appointed Sale head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2009, Jason Robinson was appointed head coach of Premiership club Sale. The former England back spent seven years as a player with the Sharks, captaining them to the Premiership title in...
Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...
Courtney Lawes to leave Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 17 seasons at Northampton Saints, Courtney Lawes will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign after electing to finish his illustrious career with one final adventure overseas at...
Top Performers: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off in style as the Chiefs earned a late victory over the defending champion Crusaders at Waikato Stadium. Leading 27-10 at halftime, the...
Super Rugby Preview: Highlander vs Moana Pasifika
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead to Head The Highlanders beat Moana 45-17 away from home last season. Highlanders Form The Highlanders have been disappointing over the last few seasons and were...
A new breed of Italian rugby: The Origins of Manuel Zuliani
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLocated in Northern Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is largely known for its magnificent medieval castle whose walls stretch around the Old Town centre. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy’s...
Japan Rugby League One Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Flight of the EagleLast season they were separated by one place, and six log points.This time, with the roles reversed, three places and nine points separate Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Yokohama...
Fiji Under-20 Squad Unveiled for Oceania Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Under-20 Head Coach Apisai Sailada has revealed an electrifying 30-member squad set to compete in the forthcoming Oceania Rugby U20 Challenge in New Zealand. Sailada said the wealth of talent within...
