Sergio Parisse turns down Italy call up to remain with Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly legend Sergio Parisse has revealed that he has turned down the chance of representing his country one final time during this year's Six Nations. The most capped Italian international (142) was...
Latest World Rankings: France & Spain Climb
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Spain have been rewarded for their results in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship this weekend. Round three of the Six Nations resulted in some changes to the top...
New Zealand Rugby mourns the loss of iconic winger Joeli Vidiri
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is with great sadness that New Zealand Rugby acknowledges the death of former All Black #973 Joeli Vidiri, who passed away yesterday aged 48. NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson acknowledged the heartache...
Murrayfield clash: Scotland to battle Les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations is back on the scene this weekend, bringing some prominent clashes to the fields of Europe for Round 3. Proceedings will kick off at Murrayfield where an intriguing fixture sees...
Hurricanes Set to Return from Queenstown Bubble
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today announced they will return home to Wellington on Sunday afternoon, following three weeks living in their Queenstown bubble. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the decision to...
Wallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu re-commits until 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu has re-signed with Australian Rugby until the end of 2023.Born in Melbourne, 30-year-old Samu has settled at the Brumbies after a unique Rugby story saw him play...
Vale David Emanuel, Wallaby No. 425
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of nine-cap Wallaby David Maurice Emanuel, who has passed away aged 87.A hard-working lock and back row forward, Emanuel was the Wallabies’ leading...
Bledisloe Cup reduced from three to two Tests a year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from New Zealand suggest that a significant change to the global Test calendar will see the number of matches between the All Blacks and Wallabies reduced from 2022. According...
World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...
England forward George Kruis announces retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland lock George Kruis has today announced that after a successful 13-year career, he will be retiring from professional rugby. View this post on Instagram A...
