Scarlets sign back-rower Taine Plumtree
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have announced the signing of Welsh-qualified forward Taine Plumtree ahead of the 2023-24 season. Born in Swansea, the 23-year-old back-rower is to arrive in Wales this week after confirming...
All Blacks centre Lienert-Brown handed three-week ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown will miss at least the first two games of the Rugby Championship after getting a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle in the Chiefs' Super Rugby Pacific final loss...
Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain the Wallabies in 2023 after head coach Eddie Jones unveiled a 34-man squad for the eToro Rugby Championship. 31-year-old Hooper holds the...
Argentina name Rugby Championship Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas have named just two uncapped players in their squad ahead of the Rugby Championships. they will get their first round underway in New Zealand against the All Blacks, followed by hosting Australia...
Preview: Currie Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dramatic Currie Cup Premier Division tournament is set for an explosive conclusion when the Toyota Cheetahs host the defending champions, the Airlink Pumas, in Bloemfontein this weekend, while the First...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool C preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have only once failed to make the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship, yet their sole title success remains the one they lifted in their home campaign of 2012. The Junior...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...
Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was in high spirits on Wednesday about his recovery from knee surgery as his team-mates continue to put in the hard yards on the training field for the forthcoming Castle...
Argentina qualify for Paris 2024 as the HSBC France Sevens brings big games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina qualified for Paris 2024 and Canada reached its first semi-final of the season as Spain and Uruguay still can't decide who will stay as core team for next season. The Stade Ernest-Wallon enjoyed...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
