10 Great Sledges in Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans and players love a good verbal joust on the pitch from time to time. While more common in the sphere of, say, cricket, a bit of sledging is no foreign concept on the rugby field. We take a look at...
World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February. While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...
Blast from the Past: "Jones wants Wilkinson to join England coaching staff"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter retiring in 2014, Jonny Wilkinson has been offered the opportunity to be a part of the England coaching staff by Eddie Jones. England head coach Eddie Jones revealed he has offered Jonny...
Pieter-Steph du Toit named in the starting XV for his Japan Rugby League One debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker and 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his return from injury this weekend debuting for Japan Rugby League One side Toyota Verblitz. The...
Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad to contest the two forthcoming tournaments...
Watch: Israel Folau scores a match winner on his return to rugby union
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies fullback Israel Folau made a try-scoring comeback to rugby union on Saturday dotting down in the 75th minute of Shining Arcs 23-24 win over Kobe Steelers. With Kobe leading 18-17...
Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
Benetton lock in Ioane's signature
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySupersonic speed, explosive strength and a lot of quality in both phases of the game. Monty Ioane decides to remain tied to the green-and-white colors and renews his contract with Benetton...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Revised Super Rugby Pacific draw confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA blockbuster local derby between Moana Pasifika and the Blues at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Friday 18 February 2022 will kick-off a revised Super Rugby Pacific draw announced by joint venture partners...
