On this day in 2020: Rugby World Cup draw - Hosts France to face New Zealand, South Africa in with Ireland and Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 hosts France will face New Zealand in the pool phase, while reigning champions South Africa have been paired with Ireland and Scotland. France and three-time winners...
Iliseva Batibasaga retires from Wallaroos
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos star Iliseva Batibasaga has today announced her decision to retire from the Wallaroos, capping off a near 20-year career that ultimately concluded at the recent Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.Batibasaga...
Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up...
Gatland: Farrell the only contender for British and Irish Lions job
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland says Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell is the only real contender to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour to Australia in 2025. Gatland was in charge of...
Munster Trio Sign Contract Extensions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed contract extensions for Andrew Conway, Jack Crowley and Jack O’Donoghue. The trio have all signed two-year contract extensions that will...
Bulls name 29-man squad for their Pool A fixture against Exeter Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White has named his travelling squad for their Pool A fixture against Exeter Chiefs in round 2 of the 2022/23 Champions Cup. The South vs North battle is pencilled...
Wales New Boy Costelow Shines Brightly For Scarlets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a momentous few weeks in the rugby life of young Sam Costelow. His fine early season form in the BKT United Rugby Championship saw the Scarlets fly-half named in Wales’ squad...
URC Unity Awards: The Difference Maker Nominees
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new BKT United Rugby Championship Unity Awards look to recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes. There are two categories - The Difference...
Welsh International Feared His Playing Days Could Be Over
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were times when Kristian Dacey feared his playing career may be over. The Welsh international hooker admits he found himself in some dark places amid a catalogue of injuries. But, with the...
Morné Steyn proud of Bulls’ ‘80-minute fight’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Morné Steyn has praised his Vodacom Bulls teammates after the South African side held on for victory over Lyon in their maiden Heineken Champions Cup game on Saturday. The...
