British & Irish Lions & South Africa confirm joint documentary
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have today announced the creation of a joint venture for the 2021 Tour to South Africa. The ground-breaking, new model aims to maximise the Tour’s...
2021 B&I Lions Tour Set To Produce A Joint Documentary
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA ground-breaking deal between The British and Irish Lions and South Africa has reportedly been struck that will see film crews make a fly-on-the-wall documentary during the tour next year. According...
Rugby Australia respond to New Zealand's competition proposal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia have provided a coy response to New Zealand's revealing plans to leave SANZAAR and Super Rugby in favour of a new-look franchise competition in 2021. A three-month...
New Zealand reveal plans to ditch SANZAAR for new Super Rugby competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby is set to cut ties with SANZAAR as the governing body of Super Rugby, ending a 25-year relationship – in favour of starting a new franchise competition next season. In...
CVC Capital Partners target the British & Irish Lions - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPrivate equity firm, CVC Capital Partners have already have stakes in the Premiership and Pro14 and a Six Nations deal in the pipeline and according to a report by Owen Slot at the...
The Breakdown | New Zealand establishes its rugby superiority in battle with Australia
6 years ago by The GuardianIs it really the right time for New Zealand to weaken ties with its neighbour after a long history of cooperation?The first replacement in a Test was Mike Gibson, who came on for Barry John during the...
World Cup-winning fullback survives health scare after dominating Japan's Top League
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African fullback Willie Le Roux was in the midst of a brilliant season with Toyota Verblitz before Japan's Top League was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As this video shows, le Roux was...
Newcastle Falcons Sign Argentine International
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons are have announced the signing of Argentina centre Matías Orlando. A proven international at the peak of his powers, the 28-year-old has been capped 44 times by his country,...
New Zealand poised to become sole host of the Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are poised to become the sole hosts of the Rugby Championship despite reports suggesting their Trans-Tasman rivals would be the hub for the competition. SANZAAR confirmed the...
Ted Hill appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland flanker Ted Hill has been appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain. Hill, 21, succeeds South African GJ van Velze and will head a new captaincy team at Sixways with centre...
