Force bolster burgeoning 2024 squad with addition of NZ duo Tapsell and Hume
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force continue to make waves ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Women’s season with the major signings of New Zealand pair Pia Tapsell and Sheree Hume. Tapsell is a 25-year-old Black Ferns...
“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...
Lightning strike to secure opening Celtic Challenge win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGwalia Lightning secured an impressive 20-5 victory over rivals Brython Thunder in the historic first Welsh derby in the new expanded Celtic Challenge tournament at a rain sodden Rodney Parade in Newport...
Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter rugby director Rob Baxter says there will be no pressure from the Chiefs about where Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s potential international career should lie. The uncapped 21-year-old, who is qualified...
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...
New Zealand prop makes Sharks debut vs Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks will close out the year with a Vodacom United Rugby Championship coastal derby against old foes DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. These two teams have a tumultuous history...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...
Match Preview: Munster v Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...
Wellington Rugby appoint new coaches for Lions and Pride
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) are thrilled to announce the appointments of Alando Soakai and Fusi Feaunati, as the new Wellington Lions Head Coach, and Wellington Pride Head Coach, for the...
All Blacks unveil 2024 management group
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the 2024 All Blacks management group under new Head Coach Scott Robertson. The group includes seven members who carry over from the previous All Blacks...
