URC Round 4 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn “incredible” Croke Park occasion Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park. The...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
Saracens name ready for Harlequins derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJuan Martin Gonzalez, who will make his first start of the season on Sunday says he cannot wait to be back in action for the Men in Black in another blockbuster local derby. Sarries round off derby weekend...
Bears team to face Exeter in derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears include 10 current or former Academy players in their matchday squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park (3pm KO, live on Discovery+). Fitz...
Derby Weekend debut for Emens in trip to Kingsholm
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohann van Graan has named his matchday-23 ahead of a trip to Gloucester this weekend, seeing a debut for Austin Emens on the wing. Taking a short journey up the M5, van Graan will lead his men to the...
Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
