Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in. World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named To Face Georgia In Stellenbosch
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Men's U20s continue their World Rugby U20 Championship against Georgia on Thursday. ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Darren Stewart Head Coach Willie Faloon has named his Ireland...
Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...
Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria. When O'Connell's side won 13-8 when the sides last met at the...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...
Springboks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named For World Rugby U20 Championship Opener
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Willie Faloon has named the Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Saturday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Italy in Cape Town (Kick-off...
Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers
5 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
