Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
Japan League One | Dream Team
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team 1 Keita...
SA Rugby in no rush to replace Nienaber as Erasmus steps in
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will take over the Springbok coaching reins until a new coach is found. This was confirmed by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander at OR Tambo airport on Tuesday...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa take on fellow three-time winners New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable...
South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...
Boks make two changes and bring in seven-one bench split for World Cup Final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard...
