Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions. Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...
Podrezov and Gotovtsev given opportunities in England after impressing for Russia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVladimir Podrezov and Kirill Gotovtsev got exposure playing for Russia in the Rugby Europe Championship in the early part of this year and signed for top-flight English clubs. Prop...
Remembering the amazing Jonah Lomu on his birthday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrough the years, as the menacing cries of the Haka fill the electric air before every test the All Blacks play, the names and faces of the past legends who donned the renowned jersey are called to mind....
Wales to host Canada and Argentina this summer
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will play three summer tests in Cardiff this July as revised international fixtures have been announced. Wayne Pivac’s side will face Canada (July 3) and back-to-back games against...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the...
Jones to remain England head coach following RFU's in-depth Six Nations review
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will continue as the England head coach after the RFU's findings following a review into last month’s fifth-place Guinness Six Nations finish. Jones'...
'Fekitoa is more likely to play than not to play' for Tonga, ‘very slim chance' for Piutau
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga national coach Toutai Kefu has provided an update on the chances of Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa potentially playing for Tonga. The pair, who have played test rugby for the All Blacks,...
Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus get World Rugby Men’s Ranking bonus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling end to round five of the Six Nations 2021, France are still in contention for a first Championship title since 2010. Saturday’s dramatic 32-30 win...
Alan Gilpin appointed as World Rugby CEO
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that Alan Gilpin will be its new CEO. Gilpin, 47, has a revered reputation in both the sporting and business communities and has shouldered the responsibility of Interim...
