Carreras returns for Newcastle on Friday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when Bristol Bears visit Kingston Park in Gallagher Premiership action. The Argentina wing returns from a hamstring injury for the 7.45pm kick-off,...
Team news: Sale Sharks v Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks DoR Alex Sanderson has brought back the big guns for the visit of Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership as Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and captain Ben Curry all return after missing the narrow Champions...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
Felipe Contepomi is the new head coach of Los Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) reports that Felipe Contepomi will be the new head coach of Los Pumas, deepening the process begun with Michael Cheika in 2022. Once his contract ended, Michael Cheika held...
Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Tops in Fuchu All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...
Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification...
Basham back for Pau clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...
Samson Lee announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are sad to announce that prop Samson Lee has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury at the age of 31. A home-grown player from Llanelli who came through the Scarlets Academy, Samson...
Australia and Argentina crowned Cape Town champs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia claimed a first-ever Cape Town title, and their second HSBC SVNS 2024 victory in a row, with a gutsy 29-26 win over France in an epic women’s final to cue ecstatic celebrations. The men’s...
Mouthwatering 2024 Springbok home Test schedule revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld’s top three in action in South Africa Ireland and New Zealand head to SA for two-test series each First Test against Portugal in July Two of the Springboks’ biggest...
