CONFIRMED: Kolisi to leave Stormers for Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi will part ways with the Western Province, the union confirmed the news in a statement. "Kolisi's current contract was set to come to an end in October 2021...
WATCH: Eben Etzebeth puts the world on notice with surprising positional switch
4 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth has spent his professional career in the second-row. Toulon kicked things up a notch Sunday by moving the giant enforcer to flanker. The results may indeed...
WATCH: Virimi Vakatawa's blunder costs Racing 92
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Racing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa had a rollercoaster game in his side’s 29-23 loss at home to Toulon in the TOP14 on Sunday. Vakatawa's blunder in goal cost Racing...
Eben Etzebeth praised for standout performance on his return for Toulon
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth earned praise from Toulon head coach Patrice Collazo for his role in their side’s 29-23 victory over Racing 92 in Paris on Sunday. Etzebeth was sidelined through...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Ultimate Rugby's Users' Southern Hemisphere Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUsing the data on the Ultimate Rugby App since the App was released, we reveal the Southern Hemisphere XV of player's favourited on the App. Although the squad is heavily skewed in favour...
Toulon trip provides tough first test post Steve Diamond era for Sale Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLife without Steve Diamond begins at the Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon on Saturday as Sale Sharks begin a new era in the club's history. An ever-present figure at the Manchester-based...
Watch: Eben Etzebeth flings Stade Francais winger 7 metres into touch
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is well known for his abrasive approach to the game, the kind of attributes that have seen him become a regular in the Springbok squad and a world champion. The Springbok second-rower...
Challenge Cup Final: Teams and Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Bristol Bears and RC Toulon reaching the final, a new name will go on the trophy following Friday evening’s decider in Aix-en-Provence. Bristol, in their first final, and Toulon in their third...
Springbok injury woes continue
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse’s hopes of a Champions Cup title were dashed when they lost to Exeter yesterday in the semi-final. To rub salt in the wound, star winger Cheslin Kolbe hobbled with the field in the second...
