Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...
Bulls remain unbeaten in Currie Cup - Round 4 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are the only unbeaten team left after four rounds in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, with the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV breaking their season duck in Johannesburg, while the Toyota...
Andre Esterhuizen slapped with 4-match ban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen has been suspended for three matches (subject to completing the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and will play for Moana Pasifika in DHL Super Rugby Pacific from 2025.The All Blacks Vice-Captain’s contract takes him through...
Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise. Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to...
Springboks' Player Ratings vs Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two gruelling tests against the Irish, the Springboks took on Portugal in a very one sided affair that saw the world champions run out comfortable 64-21 victors. The Springbok matchday 23 saw seven...
Billy Twelvetrees joins Hartpury Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby legend, Billy Twelvetrees, has returned to the County to take up the role of Backs & Attack Coach with Hartpury Rugby ahead of the 2024/25 season. Twelvetrees will move to Hartpury...
Hatton to lead sharks in third Currie Cup fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks play their third match of the 2024 Currie Cup on Friday when they host the Pumas at Kings Park. This game is vital for both teams as they chase Currie Cup glory. Both have had tough starts...
Moerat to lead new-look Bok team featuring seven uncapped players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat will take over the Springbok captaincy for the first time when he leads a squad featuring seven uncapped players in a first Test with emerging nation Portugal in the final match of the Castle...
