Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Nick Frost commits long-term to Brumbies, Australian Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Brumbies have announced Nick Frost has re-committed his future to Australian Rugby until the end of 2025. The promising young lock had strong interest from overseas...
The latest player movement and rumours
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed moves. Gatland on the shortlist for USA job According to a report by the Daily...
Leinster confirm Felipe Contepomi's departure
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that Assistant Coach Felipe Contepomi will leave the province at the end of the season. The former flyhalf will return to Argentina joining Michael Cheika's Los Pumas...
Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024. Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...
Tomas Lezana signs new Scarlets contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina international Tomas Lezana has extended his stay in West Wales by signing a new Scarlets contract. The 28-year-old flanker, capped 40 times for his country, arrived in Llanelli after...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition. The Springboks are committed to playing in...
