Rebels make history as Leota steps up as captain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Leota will make history as the first home-grown Melbourne-born captain after the Rebels confirmed his appointment on Thursday. The Wallaby embodies the 'Burn Boys' culture, an ever-growing...
Rhys Ruddock On Why He Chose The Green Of Ireland Over The Red Of Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe voice on the other end of the line serves as an immediate reminder that Rhys Ruddock is a rugby player with a pretty unique back story. Straight away, it’s unmistakable - that Welsh lilt to the...
Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher. The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 10: Top 10 most losses in a regular season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2010 and 2019, there was a curse looming in Super Rugby that saw teams lose as much as 14 matches out of 16. We take a look at the top 10 most losses in a regular season. Sunwolves...
Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship. However,...
David Ribbans to leave Saints at end of 2022/23 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that David Ribbans will depart the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 27-year-old lock has pulled on the Black, Green and Gold jersey 115 times to date,...
Duhan van der Merwe makes for great viewing
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is at Edinburgh that Duhan van der Merwe has grown to become one of the most powerful and lethal wingers in world rugby, and it is in the United Rugby Championship that his superhuman capabilities are...
Wallabies confirm 2023 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup fixtures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies confirm their 2023 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup fixtures, which will set the foundations for their Rugby World Cup preparations which kicks off in France in September. In...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line. Here's a look at...
Ireland Team Named to Host France at Sold Out Aviva Stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day Squad to take on France at a packed Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship (Kick-off 2.15pm) Ireland...
