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Looking ahead to Round 3 of The Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Rugby Championship enters its third round this weekend and, as things stand, it is Los Pumas leading the pack, thanks to their big win over the Wallabies on 13 Augus. The latter hold second spot...

Christian Wade to make rugby return with Racing 92

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After nearly four years away from the sport, Christian Wade will return to the rugby pitch this weekend representing Racing 92 in a Supersevens series.   The former England and Wasps speedster...

Dave Rennie makes six changes for Springboks clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting XV ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with South Africa at the iconic Adelaide Oval, in what will be the first Test to be played in the...

Iyogun pens new Northampton Saints contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Iyogun has signed a new long-term contract with Northampton Saints which sees the 21-year-old prop extend his stay at the Club.   The loosehead has made 25 appearances in three seasons...

Munster to host Springboks in November

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster in their first of two non-Test matches on their...

Noah Lolesio gets his chance to impress

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is set to start against the Springboks on Saturday with assistant coach Dan McKellar saying “he gets his chance this week”.   While...

Women's Six Nations announce 2023 fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby fans are in for a treat with even more ways to enjoy the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. The fixture dates for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations were announced today with extensive...

England men’s sevens squad named for LA tournament

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Tony Roques has named his England men’s Sevens squad for the final leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Los Angeles (27/28 August)    Drawn in Pool D, England take...

Wallabies eye strong start against Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby boss Dave Rennie is expecting a resurgence from the Springboks this weekend in Adelaide, a challenge his charges must be ready to counter.    Both teams will be coming off losses from...

Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...