Wallabies will get things right before Lions tour, promises Rugby Australia chief
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia suffered the heaviest defeat in their 125-year Test history in Argentina last week, but Phil Waugh still sees signs of progress. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is confident the Wallabies...
Top 14 | A look at the Irish, English, Welsh and Scottish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Top 14 gets underway today with Toulon hosting Castres and it finishes on Sunday night with Toulouse hosting La Rochelle. Here is a look at the players and coaches involved from the United...
Statement from the URC regarding Premiership discussions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyContrary to media reports the BKT United Rugby Championship is not engaged in discussions regarding a British & Irish league. Since the introduction of the four South African teams...
Doris to captain Leinster this season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old made his Leinster debut against Connacht in April 2018. A season...
Blend of youth and experience for the Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs he looks towards the 20 September kick-off of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he’s excited about the growing experience in his squad and singled out...
Fixtures for Guinness Women's Six Nations 2025 confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA momentous year for the women's game kicks off in 2025 with the Guinness Women's Six Nations - the fixtures for which have today been revealed. Women’s rugby will take centre stage...
Defeat costs Wales in World Rugby Women’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will drop to 10th place in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings after losing 40-14 to Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday. Ioan Cunningham's new-look side led 7-5 at half-time...
Marx praises squad for back-to-back wins over New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx lauded the effort of all the players involved in the New Zealand leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for doing their bit to ensure that the Boks win the Freedom Cup...
Springboks v All Blacks second Test: Things worth knowing
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand must beat reigning world champions South Africa there on Saturday to have a chance of retaining the Rugby Championship. Cape Town has always been a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks,...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
