Concussion rules To'omua out of Spring Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies will have to take on the best of Japan and some European giants without the services of playmaker Matt Toomua after the 31 year old suffered concussion last month. Head...
Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...
Saracens confirm consortium takeover
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that a consortium of investors has agreed terms to acquire a majority controlling stake and that the club's shareholders will invest significant new funds by means of a capital...
Gearing up for Round 3 of the Premiership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears vs Bath: Round 3 of the 2021-22 Premiership will open with two sides who have yet to post a victory so far in their respective campaigns: Bristol and Bath. It is a surprisingly...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
Duo withdraw from England training camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Youngs and Ollie Lawrence have withdrawn from the England squad for their training camp. Youngs suffered a minor thigh injury during Leicester Tigers’ game against Gloucester on...
Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...
Premiership Wrap-up: Round 2
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester vs Gloucester: Leicester Tigers made it two from two on Friday evening with a 7-point victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm. The Cherry & Whites showed determination in the opening...
The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - All Blacks on brink of title ahead of 100th Springboks showdown
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are on the brink of landing the Rugby Championship title ahead of their 100th Test against holders South Africa in Townsville on Saturday. The All Blacks have been in a class of their...
The Cherry & Whites tackle the Tigers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester started off the 2021-22 season strongly with a valuable victory over Exeter, spearheaded by England flyhalf George Ford. It was a good, determined showing by the Tigers who refused to wilt in...
