The latest player movement and rumours
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed moves. Gatland on the shortlist for USA job According to a report by the Daily...
Currie Cup Wrap: Bulls and Cheetahs secure home semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup produced some memorable moments over the weekend that it would, frankly speaking, be very difficult to script, as both the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs ensured home ground advantage...
Leicester lock in signature of England winger
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester’s signing spree continues with the confirmation that England and Bath winger Anthony Watson will make Welford Road his new home next season. Watson has enjoyed a long stay...
Ireland confirm November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...
The Rugby World Cup is returning to Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is returning to Australian shores, after World Rugby confirmed Australia as the host of both the 2027 and 2029 tournaments.The announcement, which follows a vote by World Rugby Council...
World Rugby confirm Rugby World Cup hosts through to 2033
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the locations for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth. At its Annual Meeting in Dublin,...
‘Global rugby union tournament is only way to save the smaller nations’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlobal rugby chiefs agreed in principle to back plans for a new biennial world championship — and were immediately presented with the consequences of failing to deliver the competition, writes TheTimes. The...
Sharks sign another quality player
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCarlu Sadie has signed with the Sharks from the Lions on a two year deal. Front-rower Sadie has been devastating for a Lions scrum that has won the most penalties in the URC and with Thomas du...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
Vincent Tshituka snubs overseas interest to join the Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions flanker Vincent Tshituka has turned down offers from abroad to sign a deal with the Durban-based Sharks ahead of next season. The 23-year-old reportedly caught the eye of overseas clubs...
