Samu Manoa announces retirement from international rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA Rugby have confirmed that Samu Manoa has announced his retirement from international rugby. Manoa debuted with the Eagles in 2010 against Georgia after spending seven years making a name...
Rory Hutchinson named in Scotland's World Cup training squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has been named in Scotland's 42-man training squad for this year's Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old has caught the eye of head coach Gregor Townsend...
Match officials selected for RWC 2019
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which runs from 20 September-2 November. ‘Team 21’ – the...
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun-Wyn Jones will reach an impressive milestone in the Grand Slam decider against Ireland this weekend when he makes his 134th appearance for Wales equalling Gethin Jenkins record. With...
STATS & FACTS: Scotland vs South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 20 Scotland vs South Africa Stats and Facts ahead of Saturday’s third Test in Edinburgh. 1. This will be the 27th meeting between Scotland and...
Referee John Lacey to retire from test officiating
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international referee John Lacey has decided to retire from test officiating to take up a high performance referee coaching and talent identification role with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). The...
Rugby's Biggest Upset to Hit the Big Screen
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan’s incredible 34-32 victory over South Africa in their 2015 Rugby World Cup pool clash is to be made into a movie, according to Kyodo News. Kyodo News has revealed that the story...
England to play in Newcastle before heading to Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have confirmed that they will play a home Test match in Newcastle for the first time as the 2019 Quilter Internationals were announced today.Eddie Jones’ side will play four warm-up...
USA Men's squad named for RWC 7s
5 years ago by USA RugbyUSA Rubgy have named their squad to compete at the Rugby World Cup Sevens, with Eight of the starting 12 being 2016 Rio Olympians with three having suited up for Rugby World Cup 2015 (15s), bringing substantial...
Visser calls time on his Test career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland wing Tim Visser today announced his decision to retire from international rugby. Born in Zeewolde, Netherlands, Visser scored 14 tries in 33 appearances in a five-year spell for...
