Six Nations Countdown: Day 2 - 2 Irish flyhalves, 2 last-gasp drop-goal victories
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFew players possess the nerves of steel it requires to drop the ball on the foot in the heat of battle at the death in the hope of snatching victory from the gaping jaws of defeat. At the Millennium...
Vern Cotter steps down as Fiji head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand-born Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji national coach little more than eight months out from the Rugby World Cup in France. Cotter assumed charge of Fiji three years ago after an...
Queensland Reds sign Fijian International Peni Ravai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have bolstered their prop stocks for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing Fijian International Peni Ravai on a one-year deal. The 32-year old brings 36-matches...
'We've got to win the World Cup!' | Eddie Jones targets title in Australia return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly appointed Wallabies coach Eddie Jones told reporters on Tuesday (January 31) his main goal is to install "pride" back into the Australian side while targeting World Cup glory in France this year....
Six Nations Countdown: Day 3 - Six Nations Hat-Tricks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt takes a player being on top of his game to enjoy the rare honour of dotting down three times, especially in the international arena. The Six Nations has been treated with some memorable hat-tricks...
Springboks’ 2023 fixture list locked in
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match...
Wallaby Head Coach Eddie Jones touches down on home soil
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Eddie Jones has received a warm welcome home, greeted by students at his old school Matraville Sports High School (MSHS) today.In what was a symbolic homecoming, Jones was joined by...
Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...
Queensland Reds sign Fijian International Peni Ravai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have bolstered their prop stocks for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing Fijian International Peni Ravai on a one-year deal. The 32-year old brings 36-matches of Test...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
