World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
Lawrence and Walker on track to make RWC2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect Bath centre Ollie Lawrence and Harlequins hooker Jack Walker to be available for World Cup selection after they both suffered injuries during training. Premiership player of the season...
Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was in high spirits on Wednesday about his recovery from knee surgery as his team-mates continue to put in the hard yards on the training field for the forthcoming Castle...
Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach. The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...
Alex Craig leaves Gloucester and signs with Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce that Scotland international second row Alex Craig has signed for the club ahead of the 2023-24 season. The Dumfries-born 26-year-old is joining from English...
38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...
Jersey Reds confirm new signings and 2023/4 Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the excitement of the recently-concluded 2022/23 season has died down, Jersey Reds are looking to the future and preparing for the defence of their RFU Championship title. After confirming some...
Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The...
Kolisi recovery on track as Boks prepare for Rugby Champs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus gave the nation good news regarding Siya Kolisi on Wednesday, saying they hoped the Bok captain would return to the field...
Scarlets to take on Barbarians in Phil Bennett Memorial Game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets will welcome rugby’s most famous invitational club, the Barbarians, to Parc y Scarlets on Saturday, September 16 for the Phil Bennett Memorial Game. Llanelli and Scarlets legend...
