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2021 Major League Dream XV: Robshaw, Giteau and Ellis

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

America's top flight rugby competition returns this weekend with a full house of fixtures.   A year after the competition was brought to an abrupt end, Major League Rugby returns in full force in...

World Rugby launches new global competition to supercharge the women’s 15s game

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced details of a new annual global women’s 15s competition model and international playing windows that will supercharge the women’s game.     World Rugby...

Latest World Rankings: England Reclaim Third, Ireland Climb

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are no less than seven changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings this week following the action in the Rugby Europe Championship and the Six Nations.   Wins over France and Scotland...

Reds centre dropped for disciplinary reasons

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds centre Hamish Stewart has shot himself in the foot by breaking team protocol and has subsequently been axed from the side to face the Brumbies this weekend.   It is understood that...

Brad Thorn describes Izack Rodda reports as "disappointing"

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reds head coach Brad Thorn has described reports that Wallabies second rower Izack Rodda Izack Rodda is on his way back to Australia less than a year after walking out on the club.   Rodda...

Ben Youngs believes that Antoine Dupont will change 'the way that nines play the game'

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of England's clash with France at Twickenham this weekend, veteran scrumhalf Ben Youngs spoke highly of his opposite number Antoine Dupont.   Youngs, 31, believes that he will be...

Giteau joins LA Giltinis

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The LA Giltinis have announced a signing coup with rugby superstar Matt Giteau bringing his trophy-winning ways to Los Angeles.        Wooing Australia’s...

Lions management takes Australian offer off the table

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia’s offer to host the British & Irish Lions series against the Springboks has been turned down by the Lions board.   The Lions are due to tour South Africa later this year but...

B&I Lions Turn Down Australia's Offer To Host Tour

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions board has turned down an offer from Australia to stage their tour of South Africa this year which is under threat because of the Covid-19 crisis, British media reported.   The...

Louis Lynagh pens new deal with Harlequins

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Louis Lynagh, son of former Wallaby flyhalf Michael, has extended his stay at the Twickenham Stoop after penning a long-term deal with Harlequins.   Louis made his Quins debut off the bench in the...