New Zealand Under 20s vie for podium finish at World Rugby Under 20 Championship
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20s will play for third place at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, facing Ireland in their last match on Saturday morning (kick off 2.30am NZT). Head Coach Jobo Gibbes has made...
Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...
Rhys Patchell signs for the Green Rockets in Japan
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan. The 31-year-old spent the 2024 Super Rugby season with Highlanders in New Zealand but will now link up with former Wales...
Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...
Baby Boks bring in Wandile Mlaba
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks have called up outside back Wandile Mlaba as replacement for Likhona Finca, who sustained a hand injury and will not be in contention Friday’s clash with Wales in Cape Town. The...
Moerat to lead new-look Bok team featuring seven uncapped players
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat will take over the Springbok captaincy for the first time when he leads a squad featuring seven uncapped players in a first Test with emerging nation Portugal in the final match of the Castle...
English Rugby facing administration problem
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish rugby faces a glaring double standard that highlights the ineffectiveness of its administration. At the heart of this issue is the restriction imposed on national team coach Steve Borthwick, preventing...
Gibbon and Anderson Commit to Reds
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is excited to welcome former Wallabies prop Matt Gibbon and outside back Lachie Anderson to the Reds for the 2025 season.Agreeing to join the Queensland Reds for 2025 triggers...
Gatland confident Wales can transform fortunes after Australia series defeat
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales recorded a ninth straight defeat after their series loss to Australia, but Warren Gatland has seen promise from his young squad. Warren Gatland remains optimistic his young Wales side can turn into...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
