Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season
2 years ago by Larrissa FallsThe ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order Gervais...
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad. The 33-year-old, who captained the...
Romania name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomanian national rugby team have named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. 26-year old Cristi Chiricawill captain the team for the second time, with his...
Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland as Gregor Townsend names his RWC squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising...
Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend announces his 33-man...
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Japan 2023 World Cup Squad Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 24 days to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, the Japan Rugby Football Union has announced the Brave Blossoms 2023 World Cup squad. Revealed today by Head Coach Jamie...
Tonga beat Canada twice in 5 days
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga continued its mastery over Canada, running in six tries for a comfortable 36-12 win in an international rugby test match. The 23rd-ranked Canadian men lost 28-3 to the 15th-ranked Pacific Islanders...
