New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby. Building on the professional performance...
England have 'loads to work on' despite emphatic victory, says Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith scored a try and assisted another in England's win over Italy but is adamant Eddie Jones' side can move to another level. England are still a work in progress and can improve...
Ireland's 'courage and character' a bonus point from France defeat – Farrell
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell lamented the result but not the performance after his Ireland team just failed in a valiant comeback effort against France in the Six Nations. Ireland, shorn of the injured Johnny Sexton,...
Attack Coach Brock James to leave Ospreys at the end of the season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys can confirm Attack coach, Brock James, will leave the regional rugby franchise at the end of the United Rugby Championship campaign. James, 40, was Head Coach Toby Booth’s...
How this weekend's Six Nations can impact the World Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the second rounds of the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2022. Permutation highlights: Wales must beat Scotland by more than 15...
Will French Flair Be Enough To Topple The Irish?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations fans will be treated to a top-of-the-table clash this weekend when Les Bleus host the Irish at Stade de France. Ireland are the talk of the Six Nations after their commanding...
Blues squad tests negative for COVID-19
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe entire Blues DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad have returned negative COVID-19 test results and resumed training in their bubble in Queenstown today. The Blues player who was identified as a close...
Super Rugby Pacific Tries for Tonga Fundraiser
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific players will be scoring tries for Tonga in the opening 10 rounds of the season with Rugby Australia (RA) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) teaming up with their respective broadcast partners...
Boks’ home Test schedule for 2022 confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are scheduled to face Wales in three Test matches in the Incoming Series in July, before hosting the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September, SA Rugby...
IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby. The wise heads of former Wales captain...
