Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
Crusaders team named to face the Reds in Brisbane
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing for their first trip across the Tasman since March last year, and will travel to Brisbane today ahead of their match against the Reds on Saturday night. As well as...
Lonergan brothers start for the Brumbies against the Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyACT products Ryan and Lachlan Lonergan will become the first set of brothers from Canberra to start for the Brumbies when the team runs out to take on the Chiefs on Saturday night. The pair will...
Wright set to make 50th appearance against Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds will be bolstered by the return of seven Wallabies squad members in their starting side for Saturday’s showdown against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Taniela Tupou,...
Sitaleki Timani returns to the Western Force starting line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force continue their inaugural Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign on Friday night when they go head-to-head with the high-flying Highlanders at HBF Park. Head coach Tim Sampson has...
Experience boost for the Rebels' clash with the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels will welcome back a wave of Super Rugby experience ahead of Friday's crucial clash against the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium. Interim-Head Coach, Kevin Foote, has made several...
Dates confirmed for World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eighth edition of the Sevens Rugby World Cup will be held in Cape Town over the weekend of 9-11 September 2022, it has been announced. The tournament will be contested by 24 men’s...
Peterson to remain at Kingston Park
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTowering lineout ace Greg Peterson has signed a new, two-year deal with Newcastle Falcons. Peterson, who represents the USA Eagles on the international scene, joined up with Newcastle immediately...
Scarlets confirm a dozen player departures
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed that the following players will be leaving the club at the end of the 2020-21 season. Scarlets executive chairman Simon Muderack said: “Unfortunately, every year we have...
