BBC appointed UK rights holder for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 as host nation celebrates one year to go
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith exactly one year to go until hosts England kick-off the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, World Rugby has announced an exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with...
Glasgow Warriors add Talakai ahead of new campaign
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of beginning their defence of the BKT United Rugby Championship title, after Australian international prop Sam Talakai agreed to join...
Waratahs strengthen front-row stocks with the acquisition of Wallabies prop Isaac Kailea
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs have today announced that Wallabies prop Isaac Kailea has signed for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. The acquisition of Kailea will further strengthen the club’s quality and...
Pacific Nations Cup | Samoa
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2022)Most points in a match: 53 (53-9 v Japan, June 2006)Biggest win: 47 (50-3 v Tonga, June 2007)Did You Know? Samoa were...
Pacific Nations Cup | Canada
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: (4) 2013-15,2019 Best finish: 2nd in 2013Most points in a match: 36 (36-25 v Tonga, 2013)Biggest win: 9 points (as above)Did You Know? Canada haven’t won a single...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...
Wallabies name their touring squad for Round three and four
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force recruit Brandon Paenga-Amosa and lock Josh Canham have both been selected in their first Wallabies squad of 2024, with the former having returned to home soil earlier this year following...
Dafydd Jenkins To Face Spell on Sidelines Following Surgery
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss the beginning of the 2024/25 season following surgery on his knee and shoulder. Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter gave an update on the injuries and the...
URC 2024/25 | Dragons looking to push on next season and climb the table
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the new season, we take a close look at each of our 16 teams with a report card on 2023/24 and what to expect from them in URC 4. The Dragons will be looking to climb the table next season and...
Wallabies duo returns in Perth
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Angus Bell will make his return from injury against South Africa in Perth on Saturday evening, in the Wallabies’ second Test of the Rugby Championship. He’ll combine with his...