Owens, Macleod and Davies-King released from Welsh Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Parry (Ospreys) has been called up to the squad. Scarlets’ duo Ken Owens (back) and Josh Macleod (shoulder), as well as Cardiff Rugby’s Will Davies-King (foot) have been released due to...
Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain the Wallabies in 2023 after head coach Eddie Jones unveiled a 34-man squad for the eToro Rugby Championship. 31-year-old Hooper holds the...
Argentina name Rugby Championship Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas have named just two uncapped players in their squad ahead of the Rugby Championships. they will get their first round underway in New Zealand against the All Blacks, followed by hosting Australia...
Henderson Signs Two-Year IRFU Contract Extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) has announced that Iain Henderson has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Ulster until the end of the 2024/25 season. Henderson...
Preview: Currie Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dramatic Currie Cup Premier Division tournament is set for an explosive conclusion when the Toyota Cheetahs host the defending champions, the Airlink Pumas, in Bloemfontein this weekend, while the First...
Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby have confirmed that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the...
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda set to miss World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed lock Izack Rodda will likely miss the rest of 2023 with a foot injury. It's a heartbreaking blow for the 26-year-old, re-aggravating the injury that has hampered...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool C preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have only once failed to make the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship, yet their sole title success remains the one they lifted in their home campaign of 2012. The Junior...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
