Unbelievable Farrell flying high after superb season
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyYou only need to take a look at the BKT URC stats to see just what an outstanding first season Tom Farrell has had for Munster Rugby. The figures really speak for themselves. Tries -...
Most capped Welsh British & Irish Lions players
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Jones was one of 13 Welsh players selected in the squad for the British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa. Jones appeared in the provincial matches against Royal XV, when he scored his first...
Change in Japan's League One Eligibility Rules
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChief operating officer Hajime Shoji says Japan Rugby League One remains ‘open for business' as a premier destination for international players after this week’s adjustment around it’s...
Schedule for Rugby Championship confirmed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has today confirmed the match schedule for the 2025 Rugby Championship that will be played from 16 August to 2 October. The four Unions have each announced their match venues for the tournament...
New Zealand win the U20 Rugby Championship for a second consecutive year
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held out the Junior Springboks despite finishing the game with 13 players following a red and yellow card. The game got underway with the hosts running out to a 19-0 lead only to see the New...
An emotional evening in store as O’Mahony bids fond farewell
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn emotional evening in store as O’Mahony bids fond farewell Peter O’Mahony admits it will be an emotional evening when he makes his final appearance at Limerick’s Thomond Park...
Sam Gilbert joins Connacht Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby announced the signing of New Zealand back Sam Gilbert from Super Rugby side the Highlanders. The 26-year old arrives with a wealth of experience in the highest level of southern hemisphere...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Pacific Four Series 2025 and Rugby Europe Women's Conference 2024-25 matches. Permutation highlights: New Zealand cannot improve...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...
Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 Injury/Unavailability List
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA reduced Super Rugby Pacific round this weekend sees two Kiwi sides and Moana Pasifika have their second bye, with derbies taking centre stage on either side of the Tasman. Damian McKenzie is set to...
