Two changes for Premiership defending champions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...
Yapp recalls Wood to Wallaroos side
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos coach Jo Yapp has parachuted scrum half Samantha Wood straight into the side to face South Africa on Sunday (AEST) in the second round of the WXV competition. Wood will start on the bench after...
Everything you need to know about WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHong Kong China, Madagascar and the Netherlands will make their WXV 3 debuts this weekend as the global women’s tournament returns with Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification on the line. Three...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
Pone Fa'amausili signs with Moana Pasifika
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Rebels and Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili has signed a one year deal with Moana Pasifika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fa'amausili found himself limited for game-time in 2024 following...
Wallabies will get things right before Lions tour, promises Rugby Australia chief
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia suffered the heaviest defeat in their 125-year Test history in Argentina last week, but Phil Waugh still sees signs of progress. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is confident the Wallabies...
Pacific Nations Cup: Semi-Final Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will be hosted by Japan. Prince Chichibu...
Waratahs Welcome Six New Signings to Daceyville
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs have bolstered their star-studded squad for next season with six new signings touching down at Daceyville. Prop Siosifa Amone and outside back Henry O’Donnell return home to NSW following...
Fiji thump Tonga in PNC second round
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an exhilarating clash of Pacific rugby powerhouses, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians delivered a commanding performance to defeat Tonga 50-19. The match, held at Teifaiva Stadium in Tonga, showcased Fiji’s...
