Joe Schmidt to step down from World Rugby role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm that Joe Schmidt has decided to leave the organisation at the end of the year to spend more time at home in New Zealand with his family. The former Ireland...
Lions omission still haunts Sexton
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Irish flyhalf Johnny Sexton has confessed that being overlooked for the 2021 Lions tour will stay with him forever. Sexton, who turned 36 in July, is back training with Leinster...
Scotland Women's squad announced for RWC 2021 Europe Qualifiers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson has today named a 28-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifiers. The squad will convene at Oriam, Scotland’s National Sports Performance...
The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures. Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...
United Rugby Championship Fixtures Unveiled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter great anticipation, the URC have revealed all 144 regular season match-ups as South Africa’s top clubs take to the field against the Celtic and Italian nations in a global first for rugby. Building...
Connacht Academy Squad named for 2021/22
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht Rugby Academy Squad for 2021/22 can be confirmed. Included are the six indigenous Connacht players who represented Ireland in the U20 Six Nations squad this summer, as well as new Year...
The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off. While the PROD2 is not France's...
How Toulon could line up with Cheslin Kolbe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is reportedly on his way to Toulon ahead of the 2021/22 season after a successful trophy-laden four-year stint at Toulouse. After securing a Top 14 and Champions Cup double with...
Mallett hits out at Springbok critics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok boss Nick Mallett has taken on the numerous critics of the current South African game-plan. The Boks are ranked number 1 in the world and have despatched the British...
Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend. We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash. Although South Africa are hosting...
