Spain cite eligibility 'inconsistencies' with Irish and Scottish players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a bid to appeal their ban from the 2023 RWC, Spain are planning to cite Irish internationals James Lowe and Bundee Aki, as well as Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman as cases of players with eligibility...
Spain to appeal independent judicial committee decision
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpain have lodged an appeal against the independent Judicial Committee’s decision in respect of a breach of the World Rugby eligibility regulation in the context of Europe region Rugby World Cup...
Garcia calls time on her career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a career spanning 14 years and five countries, Spanish icon Patricia Garcia has announced that she will finally call time on her quite incredible career when the final whistle blows at Sixways in...
Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
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...
