The Cross-Border Rugby Begins
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cross-Border Rugby competition between leading clubs from Japan Rugby League One and DHL Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off on Saturday when the five-time Japanese champions Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath battle...
Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has handed starts to Test rookies Joe McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Jack Crowley. Andy Farrell has urged Ireland to be courageous when they take on formidable pre-tournament favourites France in a...
Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Lucu will start at scrum-half against Ireland after Dupont opted to focus on his country’s sevens squad for this year’s Paris Olympics. Fabien Galthie says France must learn to play...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRWC France 2023 achieved 1.33 billion viewing hours (VH) across all programming on linear and non-linear broadcast making it the most viewed rugby event of all time France 2023 achieved 30 per cent...
Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Argentina on the double as Australia beaten to gold again
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyParty atmosphere brings Perth's SVNS debut to an end but it's irresistible Los Pumas Sevens who are celebrating. Argentina won the third event of the HSBC SVNS 2024, beating Australia in Perth (Boorloo)...
Ireland spoil hosts' party to win first HSBC SVNS tournament
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyParty atmosphere brings Perth's SVNS debut to an end but it's irresistible Los Pumas Sevens who are celebrating. Argentina won the third event of the HSBC SVNS 2024, beating Australia in Perth (Boorloo)...
Steven Luatua first to wear player mic in sold-out Bristol Bears V Bath Derby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua will make history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. TNT Sports viewers will get a never-seen-before take of the ex-All Blacks...
