Ireland captain Sexton free to face Springboks at RWC despite ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland skipper Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for abusing South African referee Jaco Peyper, but he was cleared to front the Springboks in their World Cup pool encounter. He will be...
The Rugby Championship And World Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for round two of The Rugby Championship 2023 this weekend. Permutation highlights: New Zealand must win by more than 15 points to replace France...
Bristol Bears Duo Set For Third-Place Play-Off vs Junior Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Jenkins and Jimmy Halliwell have been named in the England U20 squad to take on South Africa U20 in the 3rd place play-off fixture in the World Rugby U20 Championship. The match...
Argentina confirm side for Wallabies Test as Cheika welcomes Jones rematch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as he tries to plot another rare coaching win over long-time friend and foe Eddie Jones. In a twist few could have imagined only a few months ago,...
Ella Cromack Joins Harlequins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins announced the arrival of 18-year-old fly-half Ella Cromack ahead of the 2023/24 Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby season. Considered to be one of the most exciting young prospects...
Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centurion Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby...
France and Ireland set up U20 Championship title decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions France and Ireland will contest the fourth all-European final in World Rugby U20 Championship history after impressive wins over England and hosts South Africa respectively on an entertaining...
Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2023/24
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad next season as the province look to defend their URC title and compete in a Champions Cup Pool that includes Toulon, Exeter Chiefs, Northampton Saints...
Unchanged Junior Boks named for Ireland semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks will face Ireland with an unchanged match day squad in the first semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championships at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon. With...
World Rankings: Could Boks climb above All Blacks?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough South Africa will not be in a position improve their World Rugby ranking with a victory over Australia due to the 7.17 rating point difference between the sides before home weighting is factored...
