Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
WXV 2024 Title permutations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...
WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time....
Gray to depart Glasgow Warriors at end of November
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyClub centurion Richie Gray will depart Glasgow Warriors at the end of November, after the club agreed to allow the second-rower to pursue a new playing opportunity abroad. The move –...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...
Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...
The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
1 month 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...
Dumke to lead Springbok Women against Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2. Dumke, playing in her 32nd Test, will...
Force down Cheetahs with impressive win
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Potter starred with a double as the Western Force opened their three-game South Africa tour with an impressive 38-24 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The Force scored four tries...
