IMG_3375

Waist-high tackling one of six laws that could be adopted at the next Rugby World Cup

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby have stated that a host of Law changes, including waist-high tackling, could be implemented by the time the next Rugby World Cup in 2023 comes around should their trials be successful.   Six...

Aaron Sexton off track, on course for Ulster and Ireland 7s

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As of this month, Aaron Sexton is officially off track.     At the start of the summer, Ireland’s fastest schoolboy was named among the year one recruits in the Ulster Rugby academy....

Morning Round Up - News from around the globe

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Creevy to miss Australia game:   Agustin Creevy will miss the Pumas Rugby Championship game in Australia due to a shoulder injury. He was forced off in the second half against the All Blacks.     Eddie...

Japan crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy champions

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On a thrilling final day of the World Rugby U20 Trophy in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Japan have beaten Portugal in a last gasp victory to be crowned 2019 champions and secure promotion...

England men’s U20 head coach Steve Bates to leave RFU

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After joining in 2017 the former Wasps scrum-half, who was capped for England, has decided to explore other exciting rugby related opportunities, confirmed RFU in a statement.   Bates has spent...

Tom de Glanville signs senior contract with Bath Rugby

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom de Glanville has joined the growing contingent of homegrown players in Bath Rugby’s first team squad, committing his long-term future to the Club by signing his first senior contract.     Born...

De Glanville signs senior contract with Bath Rugby

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom de Glanville has joined the growing contingent of homegrown players in Bath Rugby’s first team squad, committing his long-term future to the Club by signing his first senior contract.   Born...

World Rugby is considering a reduction in subs among other law trial proposals for the next World Cup cycle

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby's Law Review Group (LRG) will meet in London today, Thursday 26 June, and tomorrow to discuss potential player welfare-based law amendments for the next Rugby World Cup cycle.   The...

WATCH: Funny video mocks Springbok U20 after receiving huge hit

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Two French players put in a huge hit on Springbok U20 lock JJ van der Mescht during the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina.

U20 World Championship Highlights: Australia v France

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It could not get any closer and with the game changing hands at least three times, in the end it was the experience of the French side that got the them over. The determination by the Wallabies to win...