Rugby Championship: How the four nations measure up ahead of 2019 tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Rugby Championship begins this...
Does Rugby Championship form impact World Cup chances?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith The Rugby Championship starting this weekend, we thought we would take a look at how the Southern Hemisphere teams have fared in the competition during a World Cup year. The competition is...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
Billy Vunipola says his social media will not be a World Cup distraction
7 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens forward made comments supportive of Israel Folau• ‘I have made my position clear,’ he says at England campBilly Vunipola has no plans to stay off social media during the forthcoming...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O’Connor eligible for Wallabies as Queensland deal confirmed Queensland Reds have confirmed the signing of former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor for the next...
World Rugby confirms scrum law amendment
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaffirming its commitment to evidence-based injury-reduction in the sport, World Rugby has announced details of a minor amendment to the scrum law, reducing the ‘axial’ or rotational load...
James Haskell's Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA veteran of two Rugby World Cups with experience playing in Japan, James Haskell previews this year's tournament and assesses the chances of his home nation England.
2019 Super Series Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Women’s Rugby Super Series got underway last month with the top five women's teams in the world being hosted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, part of the San Diego metropolitan...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji stun Maori All Blacks A 62 year record was crushed in Suva as Fiji earned a comprehensive win over the Maori All Blacks. In true Fijian style they showed incredible hands and spatial...
