Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies remain warm favourites for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika, despite an early-season injury crisis that's forced the ACT outfit to shuffle the deck. Already missing their...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
Scotland announce fixtures
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play four Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. First up, Gregor Townsend’s side host Fiji on Saturday 2 November,...
Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...
World Rugby reveals phased plan to enhance rugby’s global appeal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby united in drive to enhance entertainment value to broaden appeal World Rugby swiftly actioning key Shape of the Game forum outcomes Package of enhancements aimed at advancing on- and off-field...
Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
Japan League One Round 10 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...
5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...
Warren Gatland’s resignation is rejected as sorry Wales reach ‘rock bottom’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland offered to resign after Wales picked up their first Wooden Spoon since 2003. Gatland said Wales had reached “rock bottom” after a 24-21 defeat to Italy in Cardiff – their...
