Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions. Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Maro Itoje
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most popular players on the globe, Maro Itoje has achieved a great deal in both his international and club career, winning trophies with Saracens and England. He...
Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game...
Rainbow Cup Sa - Round 4 Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will be hunting a return to the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA in Round 4 of the competition. Sean Everitt's men were well beaten by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and welcome the...
5 Facts on Luke Cowan-Dickie
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of four Exeter players to make the Lions squad for the summer tour to South Africa, Luke Cowan-Dickie has earned 31 England caps since making his debut in 2015. The 27-year-old...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
The ridiculous stats behind Sam Simmonds' record breaking Premiership season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs no.8 Sam Simmonds now holds the record for most tries scored in a Premiership season. The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad member broke the record that was jointly held by Dominic...
5 Facts on Duhan van der Merwe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African-born Edinburgh and Scotland powerhouse Duhan van der Merwe is included in the 37-man 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to face the world champion Springboks in July and August. The...
PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Review – Round 3
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls leap-frogged the Sharks at the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA standings with an impressive victory in Pretoria, while the Stormers broke their competition duck 60km south in Johannesburg during...
Kieran Read Retires
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowig Toyota Verblitz missing out on the Top League Final after a loss to Panasonic Wild Knights, Kieran Read announced his retirement from the game. A look back at the best facts and stats...
