Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification...
Match Preview: Bulls want to fire some shots at Lyon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee has warned Lyon that the South African side are eager to build on their convincing Investec Champions Cup Round 1 victory over Saracens when they take on the French...
The La Rochelle team for the trip to the Stormers!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe La Rochelle staff trusts the same group as last Sunday against Leinster. At the hinge, Tawera Kerr-Barlow will once again be accompanied by Antoine Hastoy, to lead the maritime game, tomorrow in South...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...
Fourie leads DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie will captain the DHL Stormers in their Investec Champions Cup encounter with Stade Rochelais at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The experienced loose forward will lead the DL Stormers out to face...
Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
RG Snyman linked with major switch to Munster rivals Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster World Cup winner RG Snyman is set for a sensational move from Munster to Leinster. Snyman joined Munster on a big-money contract in 2020 but suffered an ACL injury on his debut, the first...
Jasper Wiese to depart Leicester Tigers at season's end
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm No.8 Jasper Wiese will finish up his time with the club at the end of the 2023/24 season. Wiese joined the club ahead of the 2020/21 season, becoming an instant fan-favourite,...
Samson Lee announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are sad to announce that prop Samson Lee has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury at the age of 31. A home-grown player from Llanelli who came through the Scarlets Academy, Samson...
Japan Rugby League One Returns to Bumper Crowds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of Japan Rugby League One has been met with enthusiasm by Japanese fans, with overall attendance across the six matches in Division One only narrowly below that achieved by the first round of...
