8 Key moments from South Africa v New Zealand
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn electrifying match between rugby’s two biggest rivals. South Africa faced New Zealand in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town. Here we highlight some key moments from...
“Cautious” Boks set sights on the Freedom Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from the Freedom Cup, the Springboks can also make a big leap up the Castle Lager Rugby Championship standings. They also have the opportunity to change their fortunes in Cape Town, where the All...
Dan Tobin to join England coaching team
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Dan Tobin to his coaching team as a strength and conditioning coach. The 40-year-old joins the England men’s set-up in October from...
Springboks v All Blacks second Test: Things worth knowing
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand must beat reigning world champions South Africa there on Saturday to have a chance of retaining the Rugby Championship. Cape Town has always been a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks,...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the two WXV 2024 warm-up matches in Europe this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their rating with victory over France...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
Wallace Sititi starts for the All Blacks against the Springboks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison have named their All Blacks team to play South Africa in the fourth...
More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...
