World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
Singapore and Los Angeles to host the pinnacle of HSBC SVNS 2025
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025. Featuring seven iconic global destinations and culminating with the SVNS...
Pacific Nations Cup | Fiji
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2013, 2015-18, 2023)Most points in a match: 45 (45-17 v Tonga, 2014)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup...
Highlanders announce five new signings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders continue to build for the future with the confirmed signings of five talented young players. Adding to the home-grown talents of Will Stodart and Josh Whaanga, joining the Highlanders in...
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces impending retirement from international rugby
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, has today announced she will retire from international rugby after the Paris Olympics. A fan favourite,...
Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...
HSBC SVNS set to thrill Cape Town crowds on and off the pitch
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world have been warmly welcomed to Cape Town ahead of the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 9-10 December, which promises to be a thrilling...
“Big moment player” Mkhari ready for Dubai stage
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFew would argue the impact Rights Mkhari has had on teams she has been involved with – whether it was in fifteens for the Springbok Women or the Bulls Daisies, or in the abbreviated game with the...
Jorja Miller confirms long term contract with Black Ferns Sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRising sevens star Jorja Miller has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Black Ferns Sevens through to 2027.The four-year contract is the longest to be signed by a women’s player in New Zealand,...
Urroz set for Rugby World Cup debut - Chile name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChile head coach Pablo Lemoine has announced his match-day 23 for the match against England in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, with only six players retaining their starting place from...
