Brad Shields signs with Wellington Rugby for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union have today announced the signing of former England international, Brad Shields. Shields will return to New Zealand to link up with Wellington in the 2023 Bunnings...
Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup. The 37-year-old lock made 170 international appearances,...
Currie Cup Round 11 Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour titanic battles that will shape the final Currie Cup Premier Division standings will be staged this weekend, while the scramble for play-off spots in the First Division and Mzansi Challenge continues...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
Queensland Rugby Union inducts three new legends into the Hall of Fame
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) will next month induct three legends of the game into the QRU Hall of Fame. Rugby World Cup winner Toutai Kefu, former Wallaby captain and manager of the 1984 Grand...
Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot. This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...
URC Awards: Try of the Season & Ironman Named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton centre Joaquin Riera and Emirates Lions full-back Quan Horn have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards list picking up Try of the Season and the Ironman awards respectively. Benetton...
Glasgow Warriors’ route to Challenge Cup final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have fought their way to a maiden EPCR Challenge Cup final. Here we take a look at their path to face RC Toulon in Dublin on May 19. Round 1: Bath Rugby 19 Glasgow Warriors...
Dan Lydiate signs for Dragons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC have officially announced the major signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions back row star Dan Lydiate. Vastly experienced forward Lydiate – recently named in the preliminary World...
