Siwan Lillicrap retires from international rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiwan Lillicrap has announced her retirement from international rugby. The 51-times-capped back five player has been Wales Women squad captain since November 2019 and played a huge...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...
One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...
MLR Off-Season Update – Utah Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Utah Warriors are the first team to unveil their squad in its entirety for the upcoming season. For the most part the off-season has been one of refining, rather than rebuilding, with a strong core...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominee's
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards will be presented live on Sky Sport 1...
Hannah Porter appointed in newly formed role of Head of Women's High Performance
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from overseeing the Black Ferns successful Rugby World Cup 2021 campaign, Hannah Porter will take the newly confirmed role of Head of Women’s High Performance at New Zealand Rugby. Porter...
R8 Wrap of United Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCARDIFF STUN THE SHARKS IN HISTORIC DURBAN VICTORY Cardiff became the first Welsh team to win a United Rugby Championship match in South Africa as they recorded a stunning 35-0 bonus point victory...
3 players nominated for Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series have been named. France’s Damian Penaud, Italy’s Ange Capuozzo and the All Blacks’ Ardie Savea are the three in...
