Connacht team named for visit of Lions
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Emirates Lions at Dexcom Stadium (5.15pm). There are five changes to the side...
Four uncapped players named in Springbok Women team against Spain
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in...
All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...
Toyota Cheetahs announce team to face Cavaliers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs will host the Sanlam Boland Cavaliers in the first SA Cup match on Friday, 22 March 2024. The game in Toyota Stadium kicks off at 18:00, and gates open at 16:30. Tickets are...
Scotland announce fixtures
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play four Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. First up, Gregor Townsend’s side host Fiji on Saturday 2 November,...
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
Japan League One Round 10 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...
Wales finish bottom of Six Nations as Italy win in Cardiff
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Not even George North’s farewell appearance before international...
Ireland vs Scotland: The standout performers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have done it! Back to back titles have been secured, and a strong message has been sent to the world champion Springboks that the north is coming, ahead of the South African Incoming Series. After...
George North: A Wales Legend
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs George North steps out on the international stage for the last time today, we look back at some of his achievements. Backstory George North burst on to the international stage in 2010 as an...
