New Zealand women and Argentina men crowned Canada Sevens champions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand women and Argentina men secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic final day to cap off a thrilling weekend of rugby sevens in Vancouver. USA women and Australia men claim bronze...
Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...
Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Batley returns to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s Premiership round 19 clash with Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate (7.45pm KO). The lock returns from injury...
URC High-Flyer McNicholl Believes He Has Plenty to Offer at Test Level
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny McNicholl has been leading the way in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season and is adamant he still has plenty to offer at international level. The Scarlets back three man has made...
Kieran Marmion to join Bristol Bears from Connacht
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international scrum-half Kieran Marmion will join Bristol Bears from Connacht ahead of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership campaign. The 31-year-old, who has 28 caps for...
Springbok Women to play Canada and Spain in Madrid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will face Canada and Spain later this month in a first outing for the national side since the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand last September. South Africa will play Canada in...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
New Zealand Rugby statement on All Blacks Head Coach appointment process
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will have a new head coach in 2024 after Ian Foster confirmed he would not be reapplying. Foster’s announcement came five hours after New Zealand Rugby announced the All Blacks...
'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
