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Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Whether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line.   Here's a look at...

Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby.   A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match:     Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs     A...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...

Stormers remain on course in the URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell...

Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far.   Points – Rhys...

Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...

Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's Top 5 Points Scorers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations has been fortunate enough to host some of the game’s most prolific points scorers.   With 5 days left until the 2023 tournament gets underway, we take a look at the top 5 names...

Former New Zealand prop Johnstone becomes first openly gay All Black

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Campbell Johnstone hopes that coming out as gay will help others within New Zealand's sporting community.   Johnstone, who played three times for the All Blacks, including in a Test series against...

URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...