A century of clashes between Tonga and Fiji
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday's Pacific Nations Cup clash between Tonga and Fiji will undoubtedly be one to remember The 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga and the Flying Fijians will lock horns for a memorable 95th time, celebrating...
World Rugby Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...
6 takeaways from round one of the Pacific Nations Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive-time champions Fiji kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup 2024 campaign on Friday with a 42-16 win against Samoa, while Japan beat hosts Canada 55-28 in the second match on Sunday. The scoring patterns...
SA vs NZ: A 106 test story
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAugust 13 1921 is one of the most significant dates in New Zealand rugby history, as it represents a connection that has withstood all manner of pressures across 100 years of contact with South Africa. That...
Pacific Nations Cup | USA
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: (4) 2013-15,2019Best finish: 2nd (2014)Most points in a match: 47 (47-19 v Canada in 2019)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? USA lost their first five Pacific Nations Cup...
Springbok Squad: Winners and Losers
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named his match day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship game and first of two tests against Australia, in Australia. The Springboks have not won back to back games in Australia since...
Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...
Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Duhan Van der Merwe becomes Scotland's all time leading try scorer
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland ended their summer tour of the Americas with a 31-19 win over Uruguay – with Edinburgh Rugby wing Duhan van der Merwe becoming the nation’s all-time leading try scorer. Van...
Chris Smith bids farewell to the Bulls
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have bid farewell to Chris Smith who moves on at the end of his contract to join French side, Oyonnax Rugby. The 2023/24 VURC Golden Boot winner joined the franchise in 2020 and has...
