Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
All Blacks XV to play two matches in Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV will play two matches in Japan against the Japan XV in Tokyo and Japan's National Team, the Brave Blossoms in Kumamoto this July, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Japan Rugby Football Union...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night. The rematch of last year’s semifinal...
David Ribbans signs three-year deal with Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract. English-qualified lock David Ribbans joined Saints from South African outfit...
Super Steyn’s still giving it horns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spectacular 50:22 kick in front of 41 thousand plus at Loftus Versfeld was a reminder of the magic that Morné Steyn has produced so many times before, and when called upon continues to produce...
Pete Wilkins to take the reigns at Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Wilkins as Head Coach of Connacht Rugby, assuming overall responsibility for the Professional team from next season.Following...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Blade Thomson to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlade Thomson has announced he is to retire from rugby. The 32-year-old back-rower is to hang up his boots following a head injury. Signed from the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2018,...
Injury forces Jack McGrath to call time on stellar career
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old was released by Ulster at the end of last season and had been without a club as he strived to recover...
Blair Kinghorn comfortable taking a back seat to ‘world-class’ Finn Russell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh fly-half Blair Kinghorn admits he can have no complaints about losing the Scotland number 10 jersey to the resurgent Finn Russell over the past few months. The 26-year-old looked...
