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...
Willie Los'e dies, aged 55
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Tonga captain and New Zealand U21 representative Willie Los’e has died at the age of 55. Los’e was in South Africa to commentate on the imminent World Cup 7s tournament...
Exeter Chiefs sign Tongan back Solomone Kata
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the addition of Tongan international Solomone Kata. The 27-year-old is Rob Baxter’s...
Mixed fortunes for Team SA on first day at Commonwealth Games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team have qualified for the Commonwealth Games quarter-finals after they beat Tonga (36-5) and Malaysia (46-0) in their two Pool B games in Birmingham on Friday, but it was a tough...
Neil Powell: Commonwealth Games requires different mindset
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell reckons the Rugby Sevens at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, England will require a different mindset because of the nature of event – a once-off, three-day...
Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar. We take a look at eight you may have...
Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Asian champions Hong Kong. The Tongans romped to a 44-22 win in the Asia/Pacific play-off on Saturday at Australia's...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
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...
