Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
Matera suspended for two weeks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Disciplinary Committee (Committee) has found Pablo Matera of the Argentina team guilty of contravening Law 9.20(a) - A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact...
Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons Sale trip
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they make the Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend trip to Sale Sharks. The winger comes in as one of four changes to the Falcons’ line-up,...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
Match Preview: Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby will bid to maintain their winning start to the new season when Bristol Bears make the short trip to The Rec for a crunch West Country derby live on TNT Sports. Bath are two from two after...
Chick reaches 150 against Tigers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCallum Chick plays his 150th game for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they host Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership action. The No.8 captains the home side in their 5.30pm Kingston Park...
The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
2 months ago by Jonny McCormickAfter back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
Springboks seal the title in style
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...