Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
Ross Moriarty a doubt for South Africa tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Dragons back row Ross Moriarty is a major doubt for the summer tour of South Africa as he prepares to have knee surgery. Moriarty, 28, was taken off on a stretcher in the first...
Harlequins sign South African second row Irne Herbst from Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Club is delighted to announce the signing of second row Irné Herbst ahead of the 2022/23 season Joining from United Rugby Championship side Benetton Rugby following...
Leinster Injury Update Ahead Of Champions Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby coaching staff have issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (KO 5.30pm –...
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith has died at the age of 50. Smith was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away on Wednesday. Capped...
France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...
Sky Sports announces exciting new deal with SANZAAR
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySky Sports have announced a new deal with SANZAAR which will see the broadcaster featuring a feast of Southern Hemisphere rugby over the next four years. The deal will include Home...
