Champions Cup preview: battle for survival in the pool of death
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s not just the DHL Stormers who are under pressure as they go out this weekend to get themselves on track in their quest for a Champions Cup Round of 16 spot. The Cape Town side is in what...
Team news: Sale Sharks v Leinster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyErnst van Rhyn, Sam Bedlow, Arron Reed and Rob du Preez return, Raffi Quirke starts and summer signing Telusa Veainu makes his Sharks Investec Champions Cup debut as Alex Sanderson shuffles the pack again...
Match Preview: Farrell: Connacht Rugby will be tough test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their convincing loss at Vodacom Bulls in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, Saracens know they have to beat Connacht Rugby at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday to keep alive their bid for a fourth...
Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
Lewis Ludlow re-signs with Gloucester Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby confirmed that Club Captain, Lewis Ludlow, committed his future to the Cherry & Whites by penning a new deal at Kingsholm. Ludlow joined the Gloucester Rugby Academy at...
Max Green extends contract with Harlequins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins are pleased to confirm scrum-half Max Green has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2023/24 season. The 27-year-old, who joined the Club on a short-term deal in September, has...
Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...
Twickenham to stage 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final, while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday. The...
Sarah Hunter ‘so excited’ by prospect of Rugby World Cup launching in Sunderland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England captain Sarah Hunter admits it is a dream to know the North East will host the opening fixture of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. It was confirmed on Monday by World Rugby and Rugby...
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 confirms opening and closing venues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunderland’s Stadium of Light will play host to England’s Red Roses in the opening match of an era-defining Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, while Twickenham Stadium will look to set a new...
