‘Players wonder whether it’s all worth it’: life in rugby union’s Championship
6 years ago by The GuardianThe cautionary tale of the former Bedford Blues and Canada back-row Justin Blanchet reveals the reality of players’ lives in the second tier even before the RFU cuts funding next seasonAs Saracens will...
Ireland Men’s Sevens Learn Pool Opponents For Los Angeles
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Men’s Sevens squad have today learned of their pool opponents for the next HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leg in Los Angeles, with Anthony Eddy’s side set to come up against Canada,...
Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus on the rise
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance, Georgia and Portugal all climb the World Rugby Men's Rankings following this weekend's matches in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship. France have moved above Australia and into...
Weekend Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish strike late to thwart Saints' summit bid Dave Porecki's last-gasp try prevented 14-man Northampton Saints from going top of the Premiership as London Irish secured a thrilling...
Watch: Owen Farrell escapes punishment for another no armed tackle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens bounced back from their defeat to Exeter Chiefs by claiming a massive 62-5 win over Worcester Warriors on Saturday at Allianz Park. The reigning Premiership champions ran...
How Irish players fared in the Inter-Pro derby between Connacht and Munster
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing an entertaining inter-pro derby between Connacht and Munster, we take stock and have a look at how some of the Irish players fared as the Six Nations draws closer and closer. CJ...
South Africa crowned champions in Dubai as Fiji finish ninth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blitzboks will head to their home event in Cape Town on top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 standings after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the Dubai Rugby Sevens Cup final. South Africa...
WRAP UP: Dubai 7s - Day One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Sevens Series returned with a bang on 5 December with five of the eight men's matches on day one of the Dubai Rugby Sevens 2019 decided by seven points or less. VIEW FIXTURES/RESULTS Series...
Men's squads confirmed for season opener in Dubai
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 16 squads have been announced for the opening men’s tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in Dubai. Taking place at 7he Sevens Stadium from 5-7 December, the Emirates Airline...
Rugby Americas confirm changes to test structure
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Americas has announced changes to its senior men’s XV competition structure in order to further assist the growth of the game across the region by minimizing the conflict amongst competitions. Americas...
