URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season. Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...
Arnold: Toulouse have learned from Leinster defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain lock Richie Arnold believes his side are stronger after their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final defeat at Leinster Rugby last season. The TOP 14 heavyweights head to Dublin...
Crusaders match preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back in Melbourne for Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. It’s the Rebels at AAMI Park and our last trip over the ditch save a potential finals match-up. We’re...
URC Play-Off Race Blown Wide Open
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets’ stunning 32-20 victory over the star-studded Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions’ 32-28 comeback triumph away to Benetton mean 14 of the 16 sides in the league can still finish...
Leinster Star Says Exposure To South African Rugby In URC Has Been Perfect Preparation For Test Arena
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe big impact South African sides have made in the BKT United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa. Leinster’s Samoan international prop knows their threat of...
Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut. Centre Hannah Jones will...
Reds score most points in Queensland Super Rugby history in stunning Super Round win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have secured their first win of the 2023 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season in comprehensive fashion, defeating the Western Force 71-20 at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.It was the...
Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...
Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...
