Ntamack and Jalibert clash in Top 14 semi-final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Bordeaux clash in the second Top 14 semi-final on Saturday with the clash between Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert headlining the encounter. The two French pivots go head to head...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...
Watch: Steffon Armitage slots the match winning kick for Biarritz in a penalty shootout
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot since the 2009 Champions Cup semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Cardiff has a top-flight European match or any top-flight match gone to a penalty shootout. However, on Saturday that all...
Cronje to lead extended Junior Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks coach, Bafana Nhleko, on Saturday named George Cronje to lead the team in the forthcoming Under-20 International Series, while also calling in two more players into his squad. Nhleko...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
Wasps sign new South African tighthead
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of South African-born, Scarlets tighthead prop Pieter Scholtz. Scholtz will make the Ricoh Arena his new home at the conclusion of the current...
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Worcester Warriors
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons welcome back a host of stars including Argentina centre Matias Orlando for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership visit of Worcester Warriors, setting out in pursuit of their third consecutive...
SA Rugby confirms Currie Cup back to normal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup will be back to normal this year, with South Africa’s 14 provincial unions contesting the Premier and First Divisions, while SA Rugby also confirmed new competitions for the provincial...
France confirm match schedule for November Tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe calendar of France's three clashes for the next November tour (Autumn Nations Series) has been confirmed. 🇦🇷➡️🇬🇪➡️🇳🇿L'Argentine au @StadeFrance,...
