England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Malcolm Who? The loss of serial try-scoring Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx to injury appeared fatal to the chances of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay mounting a successful title...
Bath v Racing 92: Key Moments That Swung The Game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath turned on the charm for the Rec faithful as they downed Racing 92 and took a bonus point win at home. Here are the defining moments in the game. 1’ Finn Russell sets the tone early...
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Marmion will make his first Champions Cup start for the club when the Bears take on Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (3.15pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The scrum...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Andy Farrell Appointed as Lions Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as Head Coach for the Lions Men’s 2025 Tour to Australia. The Ireland Head Coach was unveiled at an official...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...
Andy Farrell set for British and Irish Lions appointment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. The British and Irish Lions are expected to name Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia. Farrell...
Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...
HSBC SVNS Perth pool draw allows sevens teams to dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on 26-28 January took place at the HBF Park venue and produced some exciting match-ups to whet fans appetites...
