Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn to remain with Cheetahs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Rugby have confirmed that two of the most experienced and versatile players in world rugby, Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar, have extended their contracts which will see them remain at the Cheetahs...
Matthieu Jalibert returns to top form in victory over Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert is back! After the heartbreak of missing France's 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam, Matthieu Jalibert is back in action and in form for Union Bordeaux Begles. The timing...
Mako Vunipola targets a third Rugby World Cup after England recall
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens prop Mako Vunipola is eyeing a third Rugby World Cup appearance following his recall to the England squad. ‘I want to play at the World Cup and I haven’t shied away from that,’...
Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Crunch time at Kingspan: Ulster vs Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night sees a cracking encounter which holds much weight in the context in the competition as a whole as the Sharks travel to Belfast to meet Ulster in battle. There is not much...
Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka. The tournament...
Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallaroos have confirmed their 32-player squad for next month's Pacific Four series in New Zealand. Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has kept a settled squad from the Road to New Zealand...
