England to host Japan in November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men will take on Japan at Twickenham Stadium on the weekend of 23rd November as the fourth and final fixture of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.Following on from home fixtures against the southern...
It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...
Rebels to play in Super Rugby in 2024 but long-term future on shaky ground as voluntary administration looms
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian reports the Rebels requested a $500,000 cash injection to pay the wages of their players and staff from RA in recent weeks but were denied the funding. It’s been widely reported the...
HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months. Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...
Liam Wright and Tate McDermott named Queensland Reds co-captains for 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds’ new era in the Super Rugby Pacific competition will also embrace continuity, taking flight with familiar faces at the helm of the playing group in 2024.Liam Wright and Tate McDermott...
Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick named seven uncapped players in the 35-man training camp ahead of next month’s Guinness Six Nations Topsy Ojo believes now is the right time for Steve Borthwick to freshen up his England...
Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...
New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...
HSBC SVNS LAX expands the sevens experience with Friday Night Lights
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHSBC SVNS LAX is going next level with competition and festivities now extended into Friday, March 1 for a ‘Friday Night Lights’ experience With the reimagined HSBC SVNS excitingly just around...
