Latest World Rankings: Ireland overtake England, Wales fall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have moved up to fourth place in the overall World Rugby rankings following the action in the penultimate round of the Six Nations.   England put up an incredible fight a man down after...

SA Rugby confirms expanding domestic calendar

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has announced the confirmed competition structure for the remainder of the 2022 rugby season, which will see an expansion of the Carling Currie Cup First Division as well as the Women’s...

Powell applauds Blitzboks’ courage and endeavour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell applauded the effort of his squad on Sunday night, when they beat Australia by 33-7 in the final of the HSBC Spain Sevens in Seville.   The victory over the Australians saw...

Paterson returns as AUS Men's Sevens prepare for Seville

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Paterson has returned to the Australian Men’s Sevens side as they look to build on their 2022 performances in Spain. Paterson marks the only change to John Manenti’s side as the...

Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...

Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...

Blitzboks do it again in Dubai

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and captain Siviwe Soyizwapi both praised the character of the team after the Blitzboks rallied to beat Australia 10-7 in tightly fought Emirates Dubai 7s final on Saturday...

WATCH: Introducing the official World Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Introducing World Rugby's Hall of Fame 2021 inductees. With some of the best names in the history of the game, from England to Australia and Fiji to Kenya!