World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...
SA Rugby confirms expanding domestic calendar
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has announced the confirmed competition structure for the remainder of the 2022 rugby season, which will see an expansion of the Carling Currie Cup First Division as well as the Women’s...
Nations Championship interest renewed, SA Rugby commits to SANZAAR partnership
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has announced that South Africa will continue to play in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept. South Africa's...
Mario Ledesma steps down as Argentina coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMario Ledesma has resigned as coach of the Argentine national rugby side, saying a run of poor results meant it was time for change at the top of the Pumas organisation. ¡Gracias Mario!...
Boks’ home Test schedule for 2022 confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are scheduled to face Wales in three Test matches in the Incoming Series in July, before hosting the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September, SA Rugby...
Forwards kicking: The Best and Worst attempts
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the backs usually taking the kicks, the forwards don't usually get their time to shine. However, these forwards have been given the opportunity to show what they got. While some have taken...
Wales brace for Irish impact
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Six Nations will kick off in Dublin on Saturday afternoon with what is expected to be a cracker of a contest as Ireland host Wales. One would be forgiven for labelling Wales as...
How Ireland could line up against Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kick off their Six Nations campaign at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday against the defending Champions, Wales. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has had a large chunk of his squad ruled...
“I’m in a way better place than this time last year." - Caelan Doris
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may surprise many to learn that a player who has build a formidable presence in the Irish has, to date, just 12 caps to his name. Flanker Caelan Doris has proved to be a significant influence...
A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year. This amendment will now permit an international player...
