South Africa welcome Ireland, USA and Italy for tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the second Toyota Challenge,...
All Blacks vs Japan added to the 2022 Northern tour schedule
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 29 October for the newly created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup 2022. Announced by the Japan Rugby Football Union...
RFU Chief Executive throws weight behind Rugby Club World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney has voiced positivity regarding the recent proposed notion of a Rugby Club World Cup, saying that such a tournament could create a Ryder Cup-style rivalry between hemispheres. Discussions...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup weekends confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle who won a first Heineken Champions Cup in such dramatic fashion in May, will launch the defence of their title at Stade Marcel Deflandre against another former tournament winner, Northampton...
South African and Irish A sides investigating new competition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU are reportedly investigating the possibility of igniting a new competition involving their provincial A teams and three of the smaller South African franchises. The competition...
Exiles sign Isaac Miller
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm the signature of Isaac Miller from fellow Gallagher Premiership Club Worcester Warriors. Whilst being English qualified, Miller was capped by Scotland under-20s and also...
Springbok year-end tour taking shape
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will play four Tests on their year-end tour in November against Ireland, France, Italy, and England, while an SA Select XV game has also been confirmed against the Bristol Bears as part...
Irish complete So’otala Fa’aso’o signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can today confirm the signing of So’otala Fa’aso’o for the start of the 2022/23 campaign. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 130kg, Fa’aso’o is...
Leicester Tigers Leavers List '22
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the players who will depart in the summer. Seven members of the Senior Squad will leave Leicester, while two Senior Academy players will also depart. The...
Challenge Cup Pool Draw
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR has confirmed the 2022/23 Challenge Cup draw in what is set to be a fascinating competition! POOL A (opponents in brackets) Glasgow Warriors (USAP, Bath Rugby) RC...
