RG Snyman linked with major switch to Munster rivals Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster World Cup winner RG Snyman is set for a sensational move from Munster to Leinster. Snyman joined Munster on a big-money contract in 2020 but suffered an ACL injury on his debut, the first...
Jasper Wiese to depart Leicester Tigers at season's end
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm No.8 Jasper Wiese will finish up his time with the club at the end of the 2023/24 season. Wiese joined the club ahead of the 2020/21 season, becoming an instant fan-favourite,...
Samson Lee announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are sad to announce that prop Samson Lee has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury at the age of 31. A home-grown player from Llanelli who came through the Scarlets Academy, Samson...
Japan Rugby League One Returns to Bumper Crowds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of Japan Rugby League One has been met with enthusiasm by Japanese fans, with overall attendance across the six matches in Division One only narrowly below that achieved by the first round of...
Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...
Bassett scores bonus point try against Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Josh Bassett left it until the last play to secure a bonus-point 35-26 victory for Leicester Tigers over a valiant DHL Stormers side. The South African visitors were already preparing...
Japan League One Round 1 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – It’s the Fabulous Ozaki Brothers Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath winger Seiya Ozaki began where he left off last term, while his younger brother Taiga also got in on the try-scoring...
Australia and Argentina crowned Cape Town champs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia claimed a first-ever Cape Town title, and their second HSBC SVNS 2024 victory in a row, with a gutsy 29-26 win over France in an epic women’s final to cue ecstatic celebrations. The men’s...
Hendrikse powers Lions to opening win over USAP
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as Emirates Lions opened their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign with a convincing 28-12 win at USAP. The South African side, who reached last year’s...
Perfect Pienaar Powers Toyota Cheetahs to Victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Ruan Pienaar was perfect from the tee in Toyota Cheetahs’ 33-15 win over Zebre Parma in their EPCR Challenge Cup opener at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Saturday. The former...
