Champions Cup revamp to cut English Premiership teams from eight to five
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe number of English clubs in the Champions Cup could be reduced from eight to five next year as part of a radical overhaul to streamline the European tournament into a more elite competition. Telegraph...
Queensland Rugby announce 2024 Reds coaching staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has confirmed his coaching staff ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Kiss will work alongside former London Irish colleagues Brad Davis and Jonathan Fisher,...
Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025. The pair bring more than 250 games...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Round Clash with Manawat?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North. The match marks prop,...
Harlequins Women bolster ranks with five newcomers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins Women have announced that Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon, and Izzy Hannay have signed for the club. Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC,...
Harlequins Secure 5 Ladies' Signatures
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins announced Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon and Izzy Hannay have signed for the Club. Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC, coming through Harlequins...
Your 2023/24 Bath Rugby squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe official Bath Rugby squad for the 2023/24 season has been announced. Entering into his second year at the helm of Bath Rugby, Johann van Graan welcomed Ollie Lawrence, Ted Hill, Alfie Barbeary...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
