Azzurri squad named for Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men’s National Rugby Team, has announced the list of players called up for the Verona training camp in preparation for the Autumn Nations Series. Italy’s...
Captaincy doing Nel a power of good
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Ruhan Nel, captaining the DHL Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a big boost to his game. The 34-year-old centre has been at the helm of the Cape Town-based team as they...
Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...
Italy to play Chile in November
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed an update to the international fixture schedule with Chile replacing Samoa as Italy’s opponents in the Quilter Nations Series match in Genoa on 22 November following...
Ulugia joins Wallabies coaching staff for End of Year Tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter finishing his tenure as Wallabies assistant coach last weekend, Mike Cron has agreed to continue his work with Australian Rugby as a mentor for the next generation of forwards coaches, particularly...
Fin Smith to stay a Saint
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today announce that England and British & Irish Lions fly-half, Fin Smith, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The...
Saints sign Italian hooker Marco Manfredi
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints announce the signing of Italian hooker Marco Manfredi, who arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens earlier this week. The 28-year-old, capped three times at Test...
SA teams Aiming to keep winning records streaks in the URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks and Lions will try to remain unbeaten against their respective opponents this weekend as the United Rugby Championship picks up steam in round two, with the Stormers and Bulls keen to build...
Smith staying such a boost for Glasgow Warriors
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star Rory Darge says Franco Smith extending his stay with Glasgow Warriors is great news for the club. Former Springbok Smith - the man who masterminded the 2024 BKT URC title triumph - had been...
United Rugby Championship – Round 1 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
