Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...
Manu Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations after suffering groin injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will unfortunately be without Manu Tuilagi for the start of the Six Nations after he suffered a groin injury in Sale’s Gallagher Premiership victory over Saracens last Friday. Tuilagi limped...
Billy Vunipola red card overturned (Disciplinary update)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBILLY VUNIPOLA HAS HAD HIS RED CARD OVERTURNED FOLLOWING AN INDEPENDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING ARISING FROM HIS CLUB’S INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP, ROUND 1 MATCH AGAINST THE VODACOM BULLS AT LOFTUS VERSFELD. Vunipola...
Sharks ready for EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks have been bolstered by the return of some of their players back from injury as they venture into their first foray of EPCR Challenge Cup action this weekend, hosting Section Paloise...
Mark Nawaqanitawase to leave NSW Waratahs, Rugby Australia in 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Nawaqanitawase's departure from Rugby Union has been confirmed for 2025. Nawaqanitawase advised Rugby Australia he will leave the code at the end of next year after signing a one-year extension...
Emirates World Rugby Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Fifteen...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to ‘prioritise’ well-being
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell is taking a break from international rugby but will contine to captain and play for Saracens. England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship...
SA sides excite on local soil in Vodacom URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA successful conversion by big Willem Alberts summed up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend from a local perspective as the three South African sides playing at home ran amok against their visitors...
