Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
SA sides look to kick into gear in URC, as Sharks seek first win
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Stormers, Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Sharks will be desperate to end their winless...
All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season. Holland confirmed his decision to...
New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
Tom Farrell Signs New Contract
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Tom Farrell that will keep him at the province until at least 2028. Farrell made the switch to Munster from Connacht...
Makazole Mapimpi picks up 5-game suspension
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday 18 October has resulted in a five game suspension. After...
Farrell And O’Brien Added To Ireland Squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has issued a squad update ahead of the first international match of the season in Chicago Munster’s uncapped centre Tom Farrell and Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien...
Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament as match schedule and officials announced
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in...
URC Round 4 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster make big statement in Croke Park cracker A Croke Park crowd of 51,859 saw Munster Rugby deliver a statement performance as they claimed a 31-14 bonus point victory over champions Leinster...
