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'Liftoff!' former USA international heading to Space

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former USA Eagles International Jessica Watkins makes history by becoming the first Black woman to be on an International Space Station.   Watkins represented her country in both the sevens...

Philip van der Walt extends Newcastle Falcons contract

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-five forward Philip van der Walt has joined the list of players committing to Newcastle Falcons, signing a three-year extension with the Kingston Park club.   The 31-year-old has made 32 appearances...

Jamie Roberts & Will Harrison to start for Tahs against Chiefs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An interesting dynamic is contained in this weekend’s clash between the Waratahs and Chiefs at AAMI Park as Welsh stalwart Jamie Roberts is set to start against a team coached by his old mentor,...

Johnson-Holmes re-signs with Waratahs and Australian Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are proud to announce that Harry Johnson-Holmes has penned a contract extension that will keep him on home soil until the end of the 2024.The 25-year-old made a remarkable...

Sixways to host Allianz Premier 15s final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU is pleased to confirm the 2021/22 Allianz Premier 15s final will be held at Sixways, the home of Worcester Warriors.  The top four teams in the competition will progress to semi-final...

Ireland women's head coach Greg McWilliams talks about the 2022 Irish squad and Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Yale Director of Rugby and USA Eagles coach Greg McWilliams replaces Adam Griggs as head coach of the Ireland Womens Rugby team and discusses the challenges that lie ahead and what he's...