New Zealand women and Argentina men crowned Canada Sevens champions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand women and Argentina men secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic final day to cap off a thrilling weekend of rugby sevens in Vancouver. USA women and Australia men claim bronze...
Lions coach Van Rooyen heaps praise on match-winner Sanele Nohamba
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThough he gave credit to the entire team in their 29-25 United Rugby Championship (URC) win over the Bulls on Saturday at Loftus, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made special mention of Sanele Nohamba. The...
Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...
Kieran Marmion to join Bristol Bears from Connacht
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international scrum-half Kieran Marmion will join Bristol Bears from Connacht ahead of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership campaign. The 31-year-old, who has 28 caps for...
Nick Frost named 2022 Rugby Australia Rookie of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and ACT Brumbies second-rower Nick Frost has been named as Rugby Australia’s Rookie of the Year for 2022. After 35 matches for the Brumbies, the 23 year-old made his Wallabies...
Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...
Matt Gibbon re-signs with Melbourne Rebels, Rugby Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have furthered their prop depth as Matt Gibbon re-signs with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025. The loosehead was thrust into the Wallabies for the Rugby Championship,...
Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElliott Obatoyinbo returns to face his old club on Saturday when Newcastle Falcons make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Saracens. The 24-year-old full-back has scored two tries in 12 games for...
