Newcastle Falcons sign Spanish international lock
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights’ Spanish international lock Josh Peters is joining Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, the Club has confirmed. The 26-year-old stands at 2.04m (6 foot 8), weighs 117kg...
Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024. Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later. Spain had qualified for the Rugby...
Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row. Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...
Springboks to prepare for the next World Cup in Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
Sensational Fiji claim Singapore Rugby Sevens title on Series return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic champions Fiji overcome New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title Australia beat Ireland 21-19 to clinch bronze medal and remain in contention for...
Singapore set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA’s Perry Baker scores last gasp try to bring South Africa’s incredible 36 match winning streak to an end Australia, New Zealand and the USA top their pools with perfect win records on...
World Rugby to examine potential breach of World Rugby Regulation 8 by Spain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby are convening an independent committee to examine whether Spain have breached player eligibility rules during the Rugby Europe Championship. In a statement, World Rugby wrote: "World...
