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...
Springbok Injury Report
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has confirmed that only Jasper Wiese is definately out of the opening Ireland game next weekend. Both Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe have been cleared to play. Edwill vd Merwe,...
Garry Ringrose on the Springboks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Leinster's season ended without a trophy for the third year in a row, Garry Ringrose is picking out the silver linings. The province's campaign came to an end a week and a half ago with a 25-20...
Mike Catt on Irelands tour to South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sign above the entrance to the Loftus Versfeld pitch reminds players they are 1350 metres above sea level and that “It matters” but Ireland attack coach Mike Catt does not believe a word...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...
All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...
