Australia A to take on Tonga in July
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and Tonga Rugby Union have confirmed that an Australia A team will travel to Tonga to play the Tonga national team on July 14. The fixture will be a key match-up for both teams as the...
Argentina qualify for Paris 2024 as the HSBC France Sevens brings big games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina qualified for Paris 2024 and Canada reached its first semi-final of the season as Spain and Uruguay still can't decide who will stay as core team for next season. The Stade Ernest-Wallon enjoyed...
Alex Craig leaves Gloucester and signs with Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce that Scotland international second row Alex Craig has signed for the club ahead of the 2023-24 season. The Dumfries-born 26-year-old is joining from English...
38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...
Jason Robinson urges England to take hope from unlikely 2007 World Cup run
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Robinson insists England must look to his 2007 runners-up rather than the triumphant vintage of 2003 for inspiration to drive their World Cup quest this autumn. Either France, Ireland, South Africa...
Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The...
Elton Jantjies recalled by Jacques Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spate of injuries among Springbok flyhalves has led to the call-up to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad for 46-Test veteran Elton Jantjies. The 32-year-old – who played...
Back in the Champions Cup – Bath Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby are back in the Heineken Champions Cup after just one season away and England’s first winners of the prestigious trophy will be looking to resurrect past glories on their return. 1997-98:...
2023/24 Champions Cup Format Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have announced the format for the 2023/24 Champions Cup season. The competition will return to a multi-pool format with the 24 clubs in four pools of six. Each pool will consist...
Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...
