Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Virimi Vakatawa to depart Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance international centre Virimi Vakatawa will depart the club following the conclusion of his contract. The 32-year-old centre made 19 appearances for the club last season, scoring four tries. Director...
New Zealand Rugby announces 2023 Annual Results
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIncome of $268m continues to track strongly in 2023 NZR Reserves almost double to $175m NZR+ streaming platform launched in time for the RWC23 in France $42m invested...
Brumbies appoint new GM of Professional Rugby & Pathways and Head of Women's Rugby & Pathways
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Treloar as General Manager of Professional Rugby & Pathways and James Erwin as Head of Women's Rugby & Pathways. Currently Head...
Carbonel ruled out of South American tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Montpellier fly-half Louis Carbonel has been ruled out of France's South America tour with a hamstring injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Monday. Carbonel, 25, who won the last...
Toulon snatch up England duo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon confirmed they will be signing England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam to the Cote d’Azur this summer. Sinckler, the 31 year old Bristol Bears tight-head prop, began his career...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...
China and South Africa qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic rugby sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChina women and South Africa men secured the twelfth and final places in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 rugby sevens competitions with victory at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco China women...
