'I lost a lot of friends when I made Siya Kolisi captain' - Rassie Erasmus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has opened on the impact of making Siya Kolisi the Springbok captain with some believing that the move was political. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Erasmus looked back...
Rassie Erasmus insists he had no part in leaking the video
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has reiterated that he did not leak the controversial video during the 2021 British & Irish Lions. In a long-ranging exclusive interview...
Navidi returns as Cardiff travel to Belfast for Ulster challenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi returns from injury to start in Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday (KO 7.35pm). Dai Young’s Blue and Blacks return to...
Leonard congratulates Youngs ahead of England cap record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Leonard saluted Ben Youngs as the latter prepares to eclipse him as England's most-capped men's player. Ex-England star Jason Leonard has congratulated Ben Youngs as he gets set...
Explained: World Rugby Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever...
Josh Adams fit for Twickenham trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales winger Josh Adams is in line to feature in the Six Nations match against England this weekend. The British and Irish Lions has recovered from a calf injury in time to face England in...
Taulupe Faletau Called Into Wales' Six Nations Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby back-rower Taulupe Faletau has been called up to the Wales squad for the remainder of the Six Nations. The three-time British and Irish Lions tourist has played just twice for Bath...
Harlequins coaches sign permanent deals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins Coaches Nick Evans, Adam Jones and Jerry Flannery have signed new and permanent deals with the Club The Club have announced that coaches Adam Jones (Scrum Coach), Jerry Flannery (Lineout...
Nations Championship interest renewed, SA Rugby commits to SANZAAR partnership
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has announced that South Africa will continue to play in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept. South Africa's...
Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday. The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...
