Steven Luatua first to wear player mic in sold-out Bristol Bears V Bath Derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua will make history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. TNT Sports viewers will get a never-seen-before take of the ex-All Blacks...
Drama filled first day as HSBC SVNS debuts in Perth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was high drama on an action-packed first day of the HSBC SVNS in Perth as fans were treated to fireworks on and off the pitch Action packed day as third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 kicks off in Perth,...
Bloemfontein to host historic Bok Test against Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July, in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...
The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...
Highlanders to Host Hurricanes in pre-season fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders’ supporters will recall in-season matches and post season games being played at the home of the Highlanders, Forsyth Barr Stadium, but never a preseason game under the roof. That changes...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
England to host Japan in November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men will take on Japan at Twickenham Stadium on the weekend of 23rd November as the fourth and final fixture of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.Following on from home fixtures against the southern...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Six Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Toyota Remembers In a last season lacking in fulfilment for Toyota Verblitz, one afternoon stands alone as its’ darkest moment.It involved Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, making...
Rebels to play in Super Rugby in 2024 but long-term future on shaky ground as voluntary administration looms
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian reports the Rebels requested a $500,000 cash injection to pay the wages of their players and staff from RA in recent weeks but were denied the funding. It’s been widely reported the...
What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...
