Blues playmaker beats Auckland's 68 year old sporting record
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s hard enough to reach the heights of professional status as an athlete in any code, let alone two. But at 22 years of age, former Blues playmaker Jock McKenzie has broken...
Andy Farrell says appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach ‘magical’
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell described his appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach as “pretty magical” but has ruled out a repeat of the moment that made his name with the tourists. Farrell takes...
Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...
Premiership Women's Rugby Try Of The Week Contenders
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 5 contenders for this weeks Try Of The Week are: Francesca McGhie - Leicester Tigers Women Morwenna Talling - Sale Sharks Women Mia Venner - Gloucester-Hartpury Women Sydney Gregson - Saracens...
Mark Nawaqanitawase to leave NSW Waratahs, Rugby Australia in 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Nawaqanitawase's departure from Rugby Union has been confirmed for 2025. Nawaqanitawase advised Rugby Australia he will leave the code at the end of next year after signing a one-year extension...
HSBC SVNS 2024 ready to reach new heights in Dubai
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting new era for rugby sevens begins as HSBC SVNS kicks off in Dubai on 2-3 December The Emirates Dubai 7s is the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s...
Rugby AU hit by loss of Super Rugby sponsor
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has been dealt another sizeable blow, with Harvey Norman opting not to renew its three-year sponsorship of Super Rugby. The news was confirmed by chairperson Gerry Harvey on Thursday,...
Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller. England’s dramatic final push for Rugby World Cup glory in Sydney 20 years ago had one of Clive Woodward’s favourite acronyms laced...
Jason Robinson has yet to watch a rerun of England’s World Cup success
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHe was a central figure in the Sydney success. Winning the World Cup may be the highlight of Jason Robinson’s career but even two decades later the cross code star has yet to watch a rerun of England’s...
Potter sets magical sights on becoming a Wallaby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Harry Potter wants to be a Wallaby. That’s a sentence you probably never thought you’d read, but it’s true – after showing signs of promise with Leicester Tigers,...
