Champions Cup and Challenge Cup TV deals confirmed in UK and Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are set for a major viewership boost with the announcement that BT Sport, as well as ITV, RTÉ and S4C, have all agreed multi-year partnerships for the new broadcast...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Where To Watch This Weekend's URC Action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWHERE TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND'S UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Connacht v Munster The Sportsground, Galway – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Live...
World Cup Preview: Pool B
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Aseza Hele: Springbok Women prefer the underdog tag
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event of the women's game. That...
Eloise Webb: “We have a shared vision at RWC”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe naming of the Springbok Women squad for the 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand resulted in 32 different stories of journeys travelled, but Eloise Webb says all of them have a united vision –...
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs vs Bulls XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChallenge kicks off on Friday, 30 September at 16:15, when the Cheetahs challenge the Bulls XV. The Griquas will take on Emerging Ireland at 13:45 in a friendly match. Both...
England test trio agree new deals with Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed new deals with George Martin, Jack van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward beyond the 2022/23 season. Speaking about the trio, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick...
RWC 2021 Player Profile | Hope Rogers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEntering her third Rugby World Cup, veteran Hope Rogers reflects on her 2014 experience, inspiring the next generation and those who have been with her in support.
Jamie Mackintosh joins Hurricanes as Set Piece Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop, Jamie Mackintosh has been named as the Hurricanes new Set Piece Coach for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. 37-year-old Mackintosh, currently the Forwards...
