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Waratahs centre snubs French interest to re-sign

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have announced that Lalakai Foketi has re-signed with the side and Australian Rugby on a two-year deal, keeping him in Sky Blue at least until the end of the 2024 season.   Foketi...

Wales back in Top 10 of World Rugby Women’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women's win against Ireland on Saturday has lifted the Welsh back into the Top 10 of the World Rugby Women’s Rankings at the expense of Spain, while the loss of 1.85 points drops...

Boks' sights set on Les Bleus in November, says Vermeulen

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks’ sights are firmly set on the French as the two powerhouses will meet in Paris in November.     It will be an occasion keenly observed around the globe over...

Eddie Jones' successor set to be appointed ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has received backing from the RFU, but his successor may be in place ahead of next year's World Cup.   Eddie Jones' successor as England head coach will be appointed...

Antoine Dupont named 2022 Six Nations Player of the Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont has been crowned the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship after leading France to the Grand Slam.     The scrum-half became the first Frenchman...

Nigel Owens picks his 2022 Six Nations XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Nigel has picked his 2022 Six Nations team of the tournament which, unsurprisingly, is dominated by French names while featuring only one Welshman in Josh Adams.    I'm going to go...

England Six Nations performance 'incredibly disappointing', says RFU chief executive

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chief Executive Bill Sweeney says the RFU was disheartened by England's Six Nations run, but stresses the team is making progress.   England's Six Nations performance has been labelled "incredibly...