Stars join new-look World Rugby Awards panels
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced star-studded panels for the World Rugby Awards 2019, which will take place at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo on 3 November, the day after the Rugby World Cup 2019 final in Japan. As...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves set for Super Rugby axe The Japanese team was expected to be informed of their fate via telephone on Wednesday as SANZAAR look to return to a round-robin format with 14 teams. Full...
Crusaders duo say grieving is more important than name change
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders want to ensure they are respectful and allow people to grieve amid talk of the Super Rugby champions changing their name. Scott Robertson and Sam Whitelock feel...
Special Wales can mount World Cup challenge - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales took on all comers in the Six Nations and Warren Gatland says they can go far in Japan. Warren Gatland believes Wales can mount a strong challenge to win the Rugby World...
Blues support SBW's Christchurch hiatus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will look to claim their first win over fellow New Zealand opposition since round one in 2016 without centre Sonny Bill Williams this weekend as he has travelled to Christchurch to represent...
Sunwolves set for Super Rugby axe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sunwolves are set to be axed from Super Rugby after four years in the competition according to a report in Australia. A report out of Australia suggests SANZAAR...
Scotland prop Bhatti signs for Edinburgh
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of Scotland international loosehead prop, Jamie Bhatti, on a two-year deal. Bhatti, 25, has made...
Scrum Queens: Women's Six Nations Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer of the Tournament: Sarah Bern (England) There is no question here about who this goes to this time around. Bern is so young that it is feasible we will still be talking about her in an England...
Latest World Rankings: Wales equal their highest-ever ranking
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Grand Slam winners Wales are up to second place in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since 28 September, 2015 following their 25-7 win over Ireland. Wales completed...
South Africa faces mass exodus post World Cup - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA report in South Africa suggests that SA Rugby could see an unprecedented number of players leave their shores after the World Cup in Japan. Afrikaans newspaper the Rapport has...
