Head Coach Rob Penney on the 2024 Crusaders Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 squad is out and it’s huge. International heavyweights flying in alongside legends of the game returning to home turf, peripheral new talent finally on the roster and some big names back...
On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...
The Melbourne Rebels Unveil 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels are excited to reveal its highly anticipated squad for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season. The Rebels will charge into the new season boasting arguably the Club’s...
Rob Penney, talks through 2024 Crusaders squad
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“Our 2024 Squad is very exciting and well balanced, it has a number of experienced Crusaders players with an exciting sprinkling of talented youth to keep all of us on our toes,” Penney said. The...
Crusaders name squad for season 28
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...
Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...
Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...
Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...
Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
