Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...
British Irish & Lions announce strategic partnership with Premiership rugby and United Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a historic partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The strategic...
Dewi Lake Relishing Battle With Welsh Hooking Rivals In The URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving spent a World Cup campaign of highs and lows vying with Elliot Dee and Ryan Elias for the Wales hooking berth, Dewi Lake is now ready to resume battle with his rivals on the BKT URC stage. This...
France superstar Antoine Dupont set to miss the 2024 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance captain Antoine Dupont will likely miss the entirety of the 2024 Six Nations as he prepares to switch formats ahead of the Paris Olympics. The scrum-half has long held a desire to compete in the...
Former Wallabies captain signs with Rugby Australia’s Sevens squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLong-time Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is shifting his focus to rugby sevens from the 15-a-side game with a plan to play for Australia at next year’s Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old Hooper was...
ACT Brumbies not going anywhere - RA CEO Waugh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has given assurance the ACT Brumbies will stay in the nation's capital amid centralisation discussions. Waugh made the comments after the NSW Waratahs became the first club...
Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union complete first step towards national alignment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) and NSW Rugby Union have agreed to the first step in the strategic reset of Australian Rugby. NSW Rugby Union becomes the first Member Union in Australia to formally commit to Rugby...
CHARLIE SAVALA JOINS SAINTS ON LOAN FROM EDINBURGH
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that fly-half Charlie Savala has joined the Club on loan from Edinburgh Rugby with immediate effect. The English-qualified 23-year-old – who arrived in Northampton...
Andrew Conway Retires From Professional Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Conway has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Read his statement below. Andrew Conway Statement Unfortunately, I have been advised to retire...
The Melbourne Rebels Unveil 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels are excited to reveal its highly anticipated squad for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season. The Rebels will charge into the new season boasting arguably the Club’s...
