Tonga

Mark Atkinson announces his retirement from professional rugby

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby centre and fan favourite, Mark Atkinson, has announced his retirement from rugby due to injury. Atkinson, who has been at the Club for over a decade, suffered a serious knee injury early...

Montevideo welcomes World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger captains

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captains of the 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams competing in the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Montevideo were officially welcomed on Wednesday by Vice President...

Turnbull leads Cardiff on 200th appearance

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Turnbull returns to captain Cardiff on his 200th competitive appearance for the club. The Blue and Blacks make three changes for the visit of BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster to the...

Scarlets’ dual-code dragon: The Origins of Sam Lousi

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales is known for its dragons. Adorned across their national flag, the dragon is frequently depicted in fiction as a monstrously large creature, capable of sudden and devastating destruction. It is appropriate...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024 set to level up global competitiveness as new brand, format and fixtures are announced

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today unveiled the vibrant new brand, format and fixtures for the reimagined Pacific Nations Cup, a six-team annual competition featuring Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and USA designed...