Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...
Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...
Marler prepares for fitting finale against Bears
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is fitting that Joe Marler will call time on his rugby career against Bristol Bears – after all, he was so important for Harlequins that they flew him in on a helicopter for the most famous...
URC Round 7 Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...
Munster Side To Face Emirates Lions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 7 clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on Premier Sports & TG4 Player). Lock Evan O’Connell is one...
Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
The other return: Assistant coach Fisher reflects on Ireland experience
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhilst the attention is on Joe Schmidt's return to Ireland, assistant coach Laurie Fisher has reflected on his own return after making his mark with one of the biggest clubs in the world. Fisher joined...
Legend Tiatia looking to make his mark in Welsh rugby once again
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFew overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia. Now the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his...
Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...
Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy. The visitors recorded...
