England men's U20 to play in returning World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 will compete in the World Rugby U20 Championship, which returns for the first time since 2019 following COVID-forced cancellations. The tournament features the world’s...
Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...
New Zealand Sevens draw announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPivotal pool matches await the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens teams on day one of the hotly anticipated and final HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on January 21-22. The last...
Saints make three changes for blockbuster New Years Day clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson has made three changes to his Northampton Saints side to take on Harlequins this weekend – with Fraser Dingwall, Paul Hill and Alex Moon all returning to the starting...
Barnes Recommits to Taranaki Bulls for the Next Two Seasons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNeil Barnes has recommitted to Taranaki Rugby for the next two years announcing today he will lead the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls through to the end of 2024. “I’m rapt to be in a position...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
On this day in 2020: Rugby World Cup draw - Hosts France to face New Zealand, South Africa in with Ireland and Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 hosts France will face New Zealand in the pool phase, while reigning champions South Africa have been paired with Ireland and Scotland. France and three-time winners...
Munster Trio Sign Contract Extensions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed contract extensions for Andrew Conway, Jack Crowley and Jack O’Donoghue. The trio have all signed two-year contract extensions that will...
Samoa and New Zealand win Cape Town Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter three action-packed days of World Rugby Sevens Series action in Cape Town, Samoa’s men and New Zealand’s women ended the event - and 2022 - in style with victory. Samoa...
Ngcobo happy to remain top of the World Series standings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo expressed his satisfaction with the Blitzboks still topping the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings with three tournaments done in the 2023 season, despite a...
