July Tests: How each nation fared - ENG vs NZL
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. England miss opportunities Twice...
Twelve All Blacks released to play for Provincial Unions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions on Friday 2 August and Saturday 3 August.The players will be spread across six Bunnings Warehouse NPC pre-season...
Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth. Wallabies squad (Wallaby number, first Australian...
Caleb Clarke extends contract with New Zealand Rugby until 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Caleb Clarke has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025.Clarke said he was both proud and determined to add to his 21 Test caps for the...
NZ come from behind to beat Canada in Women's Final
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captured the nation’s first gold of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, winning the women’s rugby sevens title against silver medallists Canada by 19-12. This marks New Zealand’s...
Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Boks gather for Rugby Champs camp in Johannesburg
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Ruan Nortje was thrilled to be back in the national squad for the first time since making his Test debut against Wales in 2022 and he looked forward to getting stuck back into action. Bok...
Rio 2016 champions Australia set early benchmark at Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia set out their stall in front of a record crowd on day one of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 as they beat South Africa and Great Britain to go top of Pool B and book their place in the medal...
France win gold after Dupont brace at Olympic Games Paris 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational Antoine Dupont scored twice and set up another as he inspired France to claim the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a 28-7 defeat of Fiji 28-7 in the final match. Defeating...
Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...
