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Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...

Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...

Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallaroos have confirmed their 32-player squad for next month's Pacific Four series in New Zealand.     Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has kept a settled squad from the Road to New Zealand...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...

Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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,...

Scotland A to play competitive fixture this June vs Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland A will play a competitive fixture this June when they take on Chile in the first match of the 2022 summer tour, ahead of the three-test series in Argentina.     The match will...

31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Months out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...

New Zealand set to host Pacific Four Series 2022 ahead of Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand to host Pacific Four Series 2022 on 6, 12 and 18 June with tickets going on pre-sale from 3 May and general sale from 10 May Two Rugby World Cup 2021 venues to be used as preparations continue...

Scotland hooker agrees new deal with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of another established Scotland star ahead of the 2022/23 season, after hooker George Turner put pen to paper on a new contract extension with Danny Wilson’s...

Ireland ascend in World Rugby Women’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the only change to the World Rugby Women's Rankings, Ireland have replaced Italy in seventh place after beating the Azzurre 29-8.   With 1.31 rating points riding on the outcome, Ireland now...