Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024. Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...
Tomas Lezana signs new Scarlets contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina international Tomas Lezana has extended his stay in West Wales by signing a new Scarlets contract. The 28-year-old flanker, capped 40 times for his country, arrived in Llanelli after...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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,...
Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition. The Springboks are committed to playing in...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
Scotland A to play competitive fixture this June vs Chile
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 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...
Nienaber satisfied as Bok alignment camps conclude
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the progress made within the national structures in the last month as they wrapped up a series of alignment camps on Thursday in preparation...
The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring. French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...
Springboks to face Australia for the first time in Adelaide
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will play a Test in Adelaide for the first time when they line up against the Wallabies in the first of their two Rugby Championship matches in Australia on Saturday, 27 August, with their...
Andre Esterhuizen back on the Springboks' radar
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen is back on the Springboks' radar according to reports in South Africa. Esterhuizen has been in stellar form this season for Harlequins and claimed four back-to-back man of the...
