Quins team to face Bath named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlongside the rest of the Premiership, Harlequins is dedicating this weekend's action to Restart, raising vital awareness and funds to support players facing the unthinkable. Continuity...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...
One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...
Timers on scrums & other measures proposed to speed up the game could be trialled ahead of RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 World Cup looming, a major focus for World Rugby is speeding up the game as stoppages at set-piece and with goal kickers continue to cause concern. Rugby’s key stakeholders...
England results 'not where we expect them to be', says RFU
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's results this year are "not where we expect them to be", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has accepted, as questions continue to be asked of Eddie Jones' future as head coach. The Red Rose...
3 players nominated for Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series have been named. France’s Damian Penaud, Italy’s Ange Capuozzo and the All Blacks’ Ardie Savea are the three in...
RFU Statement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU review panel which includes board and executive members along with independent, former players and coaches will hold a series of meetings in the next two weeks to discuss the Autumn Nations campaign...
Springboks finish the year with win at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse scored a wonder try, one right out of Cheslin Kolbe's book, as the Springboks earn their first win at Twickenham Stadium in eight years. The Springboks scored tries through Kurt-Lee...
Another cracker set for Twickenham as England take on the Boks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the 116th year of the rivalry’s history, the Boks will take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what promises to be yet another bruising contest. The English will be well battle-hardened...
