Alapati Leiua signs for the Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the DHL Stormers for the new season. The powerful midfielder, who started his career at the Hurricanes before moving...
Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s hopes of lifting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 trophy on home turf were ended in stunning style when Ireland’s men emphatically eliminated the hosts on quarter-finals day at...
Heavyweights flex their muscles on opening day of Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 kicked off in spectacular style at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday, as the big-name sides successfully navigated a day of high-stakes knockout matches. Cape Town is host...
Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...
Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...
England men’s sevens squad named for LA tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Tony Roques has named his England men’s Sevens squad for the final leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Los Angeles (27/28 August) Drawn in Pool D, England take...
Australia equal record low in World Rugby Men’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA record 48-17 defeat to Argentina has seen Australia drop to seventh place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. It equals their lowest-ever position, last held between September...
Australian Women's Sevens win Commonwealth Games gold as Men fall to New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian Women's Sevens side have claimed the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with a 22-12 win over Fiji. A first-half burst put the result out of question as Faith Nathan scored a...
Ireland replace France at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s reign as the world’s number one team has only lasted a week with Ireland replacing Les Bleus at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. Saturday’s...
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 line-up confirmed in Bucharest
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe full 40-team line-up for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 has now been confirmed, following an enthralling weekend of action in Bucharest. Eight tickets to Cape Town – four...
