Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEuropean Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals. The two showpiece matches, representing...
The latest player movement and rumours
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed moves. Gatland on the shortlist for USA job According to a report by the Daily...
Leinster stars to rest, cloud over Furlong's fitness
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of Leinster’s dominant victory over Toulouse in Dublin on Saturday, Head Coach Leo Cullen is set to rest some of his top names this weekend in the URC as they face arch rivals, Munster. Leinster...
Calendar of the Top 14, Pro D2 & in Extenso Supersevens 2022/2023 Championships revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing its adoption by the LNR Management Committee on May 10, the FFR Management Committee in turn approved the calendar of the TOP 14, PRO D2 and IN EXTENSO SUPERSEVENS championships for the 2022...
Newcastle Falcons sign Spanish international lock
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights’ Spanish international lock Josh Peters is joining Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, the Club has confirmed. The 26-year-old stands at 2.04m (6 foot 8), weighs 117kg...
Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024. Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later. Spain had qualified for the Rugby...
Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row. Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...
