South Africa name Rugby World Cup Sevens squads
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens squad for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 have three bronze medalist survivors from 2018, in Siviwe Soyizwapi – who will lead the team – Selvyn Davids and Ryan Oosthuizen;...
South Africa welcome Ireland, USA and Italy for tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the second Toyota Challenge,...
Canada Women to play Fiji in final World Cup Warm-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada will have one last tune-up before touching down in New Zealand for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The Senior Women’s side will spend a week in Fiji, culminating in a full test match...
Gael Fickou ruled out for 4-5 weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGaël Fickou will be on the sidelines after the knee strain he picked up in Racing's last pre-season match against Brive. According to the technical staff of Racing 92, he should be absent...
CONFIRMED: Zach Mercer to make Premiership return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter much speculation, Zach Mercer's return to the Premiership has been confirmed with the back-rower joining Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Leeds-born Number 8 is currently...
French Sports Minister Suspends RWC Boss
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 RWC Chief Executive Claude Atcher has suspended by French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera after a preliminary investigation into his management style revealed evidence of a “deep...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane was withdrawn by Ian Foster after gifting Argentina three points, but the All Black head coach is standing by his captain. Ian Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows...
Foster says All Blacks are on 'tough learning curve' after historic Pumas defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster says New Zealand are "hurting" and on "a tough learning curve" after they were beaten at home by Argentina for the first time in Christchurch on Saturday. The All Blacks had halted...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows New Zealand are "under the spotlight" after they suffered a historic Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina on Saturday. The Pumas moved to the top...
Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...
