Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series. Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...
Duane Vermeulen misses out on Springboks' squad to face Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday, 11 June 2022 Nienaber names squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber announced his national squad on Saturday for the international season...
Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday. A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...
Challenge Cup decider: Toulon and Lyon ready to lock horns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup is set to culminate in an all-French affair as Lyon host Toulon at Stade Velodrome on Friday evening. It will be Lyon’s first involvement in a European final in the...
The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...
Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille. Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...
Etzebeth: "I’m not the same person who left Cape Town in 2019."
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a recent, in-depth interview with the Daily Maverick, Springbok, Toulon and soon-to-be Sharks lock, Eben Etzebeth, reflected on his time in France. After a string of seasons with Western...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Siya Kolisi commits long-term future to Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks captain Siya Kolisi will remain with the Sharks until 2027 after signing a new long-term deal. The 30-year-old became Springbok #851 on his 22nd birthday in 2013 debuting...
