Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Victor Vito: Final is Stade Rochelais’ biggest game
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais back-row forward Victor Vito has branded next weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster Rugby as “the biggest game in our history”. The French...
Beauden Barrett drop goal downs Brumbies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues defeated the Brumbies with a drop goal after the siren to win by two points, 21-19. It was an arm wrestle from beginning to end and the Brumbies were much improved in the second half...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Kieran Read introduces Pablo Matera to New Zealand cuisine
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's Culture Round in DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Argentinian star Pablo Matera meets with former All Blacks captain Kieran Read to learn more about their respective cultures.
Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallaroos have confirmed their 32-player squad for next month's Pacific Four series in New Zealand. Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has kept a settled squad from the Road to New Zealand...
Makazole Mapimpi re-signs with the Sharks until 2025
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi has signed a new deal that will keep him with the Sharks until 2025. Don’t blink or you’ll miss him! The lightning fast Makazole Mapimpi has re-signed with...
Kerr-Barlow setback for Stade Rochelais
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow has announced that he is out of the Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster Rugby on May 28 due to a hand injury. The 31-year-old...
