Michael Hooper will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that flanker and captain Michael Hooper will not return for the rest of the Rugby Championship. Hooper withdrew from the opening game of the...
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,...
Emerging Ireland Squad to Play Three Fixtures in South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will play three fixtures in the Toyota Challenge hosted in Bloemfontein, South Africa this coming autumn. The Emerging Ireland squad will be led by Simon...
Sevens stars celebrated at World Rugby Sevens Series awards in LA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Award winners were announced following a spectacular conclusion to the Series which saw Australia clinch the Series crown for the first time The...
Light at the end of LA tunnel for the Blitzboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell would be forgiven if he wanted to block from his mind his squad’s performance at the weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens, where the Blitzboks finished 13th, the lowest...
A big weekend of women's internationals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a big weekend for women’s rugby with a total of four Test matches playing out as the World Cup inches nearer. AUS vs NZ: After a promising start by the Wallaroos, the...
Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...
Pumas claim historic first away win over struggling All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks slumped to a first home loss to Argentina, who now improbably lead the Rugby Championship standings. Argentina claimed their first away victory over New Zealand...
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...
Dooley and Murphy among starters for Sale pre-season friendly
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn entirely new line-up will take to the Dubarry Park pitch for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly with Sale Sharks in Athlone (k/o 7pm).After last night’s clash with Castres, a separate starting...
