Xavier Numia Recommits to Hurricanes Through 2027
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFormidable prop Xavier Numia has recommitted to the Hurricanes through to the end of 2027, bolstering the forward pack for at least three more seasons. Numia has been a key figure in the Hurricanes’...
Lions Watch: Six Nations Round 1 Lions XV
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a Lions year with Andy Farrell taking charge of the team on their tour of Australia. Ireland and Scotland won with England putting up a solid 60 minute performance in Dublin but Wales were nilled...
World Rugby Chair Robinson confident of Wallabies World Cup revival
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chair and former Wallaby Brett Robinson is confident the Wallabies have shown enough growth to be a real threat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Robinson was high performance manager for the national...
Under-pressure Gatland can revive Wales at the Six Nations, says Jones
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Jones is confident that coach Warren Gatland can revive Wales' fortunes after 12 straight defeats as they prepare to face France in their daunting Six Nations opener. Wales have failed...
Ulster to host the Reds in February
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday 7 February we host a special Friday night lights, as the Super Rugby powerhouse Queensland Reds travel to Belfast for the Bank of Ireland Mid-Season Challenge. This is a once in a...
URC Round 10 Review
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDan’s the man as Leinster lengthen lead Dan Sheehan said it was a special feeling to be back out on the pitch after he ended a six month absence with a two-try Player of the Match display...
Mixed fortunes for SA teams in thrilling URC round
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Sharks...
Dragons RFC v Munster Match Preview
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Saturday Having been left out of the Welsh Six Nations squad, Rio Dyer is turning his attention to lifting spirits in the Dragons camp. The winger...
Lions v Bulls Match Preview
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls, 12.45pm, Saturday “This is personal!” That’s the message ahead of the Jukskei derby in Johannesburg. As Lions scrum-half Morne...
A case for Mulder - Cardiff’s South African secret weapon
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Mulder will be Cardiff Rugby’s secret weapon when they take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at the Arms Park this weekend. The South African scrum-half will be familiar with many of the...
