Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23...
Raffi returns for Sale against Falcons
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Schonert returns alongside England Internationals Bevan Rodd and Raffi Quirke, as Gareth Harris names an experienced side to face Newcastle Falcons in round three of the Premiership Rugby Cup. The...
Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...
Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...
Premiership Rugby signs French broadcast deal
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby returns to French television screens having penned a one-year deal with broadcast giants beIN Sports, beginning with Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks on Sunday, December 1. The Premiership...
Sale Sharks confirm Byron Mcguigan as their defence coach
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyByron originally joined the Sharks coaching staff ahead of the 2023/24 season, bringing to an end a playing career that had seen him make more than 100 Sharks appearances and pick up ten Scotland caps. ‘The...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...
England Squad Update
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...
Siya Ningiza Signs For Ealing Trailfinders
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders are excited to announce the signing of South African back row Siya Ningiza. The 22-year-old is an exciting young prospect, having represented South Africa u20s four times in 2021. He...
