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Scarlets sign versatile All Black

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

29 year-old Vaea Fifita has signed for Welsh club Scarlets and will depart Wasps at the conclusion of the season.     Fifita last played for the All Blacks against South Africa in...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

All Black legend's sons' desire to wear the Green & Gold

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Should legendary New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams’ sons follow in their father’s rugby footsteps, indications are that they may not be part of the All Black tradition, but have...

Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021.   The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...

QUIZ: Can You Name The Ireland 23 That Beat The All Blacks For the First Time?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 29 meetings and 111 years of trying, Ireland finally claimed a men's senior international win over New Zealand to cherish.   Joe Schmidt's side joined the Ireland Women (2014) and Ireland...

25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits.   We take a look at some of the worst EVER.   EDINBURGH - 2007/08   PERPIGNAN - 2009/10   MELBOURNE...

England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...

Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Renowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year.   The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...

Duane Vermeulen talks Ulster, Springboks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen’s stay at Irish club Ulster has been short but the burly South African does not appear to be short on enthusiasm for this latest adventure of his.    During a recent appearance...

Argentina play host to Australia in Mendoza and San Juan in 2022

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match venues are set for Argentina’s two home matches against Australia in 2022. Mendoza joins San Juan to give western Argentina two home test matches in the 2022 Rugby Championship.     Mendoza...