Force bolster burgeoning 2024 squad with addition of NZ duo Tapsell and Hume
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force continue to make waves ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Women’s season with the major signings of New Zealand pair Pia Tapsell and Sheree Hume. Tapsell is a 25-year-old Black Ferns...
Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...
Andrew Goodman To Join Ireland Coaching Team In 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Goodman as Backs Coach and he will join the Ireland Men’s National Team at the end of the current...
Peter Horne appointed Rugby Australia's new High Performance Director, David Nucifora joins as advisor
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has announced the appointment of Peter Horne as the new Director of High Performance of Rugby. It comes as RA confirms David Nucifora will return to Australia to serve as a High Performance...
Grant Anderson named Queensland Reds Super Rugby Women’s coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Anderson has been appointed the Queensland Reds Super Rugby Women’s head coach for 2024. Anderson brings over 15-years of top level coaching experience to the role, having spent...
All Blacks unveil 2024 management group
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the 2024 All Blacks management group under new Head Coach Scott Robertson. The group includes seven members who carry over from the previous All Blacks...
Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Tops in Fuchu All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...
Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
Ardie Savea wins top prize at ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA month after claiming World Rugby’s biggest prize, Ardie Savea has claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards. It is the second time Savea...
