World Rugby Match Official appointments set for The Rugby Championship 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve referees from seven nations to preside over 12 Rugby Championship matches Andrea Piardi to become first Italian to referee in competition England’s Christophe Ridley and France’s...
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Signs With Reds
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe influential 122kg forward will return to the Queensland Reds as a far more experienced performer because of stints with England’s Northampton Saints (2022-23) and the Melbourne Rebels (2024).Still...
Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks touched down in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming...
July Tests: How each nation fared - WAL
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA few positives for Wales It may seem hard to take anything positive from Wales’ 2-0 Test series defeat in Australia, which followed a 41-13 humbling by South Africa at Twickenham, especially...
July Tests: How each nation fared - RSA vs IRE
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. Ireland’s...
Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth. Wallabies squad (Wallaby number, first Australian...
Harlequins Sign Welsh Prop Wyn Jones
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have bolstered their front-row stocks with the signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Wyn Jones. The loosehead, who has 48 Test caps for Wales and one cap for the British...
Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins
5 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,...