An occasion to remember for the Plumtree family
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a very special father and son reunion in the BKT URC this weekend as John and Taine Plumtree find themselves in opposing camps. If things had worked out differently, they...
Fraser Brown calls quits on career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFraser Brown will retire from international and club rugby at the end of this season. Aged 34, the hooker has opted to call time on his career where he earned 61 caps for Scotland and...
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 10 Teams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyANZAC Round Weekend brings the Australian and New Zealand teams together for a series of crucial matches as the race to the finals begins. It starts in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Melbourne...
Three changes for the Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe timely return of centre Josh Flook is one of three changes to the Queensland Reds’ starting side for Saturday night’s clash against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium.The Reds will wear their...
Autumn Nations Series 2024: fixtures and how to watch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixtures for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series rugby have been announced, with each game shown live in the UK and Ireland on TNT Sports and discovery+. This year will see he best of northern hemisphere rugby...
Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday. The...
United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One Round Fourteen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda versus Barrett II: Rikiya’s big moment It’s been quite a year for Rikiya Matsuda.A 37-cap Brave Blossom, and long-time pilot of the champion Saitama Panasonic...
Jimmy Gopperth extends stay with Provence Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJimmy Gopperth will continue to defy time in Provence. Provence Rugby announced that fly-half Jimmy Gopperth will play one more season (at least) with the club. The New Zealander arrived last summer...
Lock forwards recommit to the Hurricanes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Forwards Isaia Walker-Leawere and Caleb Delany have re-committed to the Hurricanes, which will see the pair remain at the club until the end of 2026 and 2027 respectively.Both players have been key...
