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Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in.   World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...

Nortje commits to the Bulls until 2027

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ruan Nortje has extended his contract with the Bulls until 2027. Nortje says Loftus and the franchise have given him purpose and he looks ahead to the exciting years ahead. “The decision was easy...

Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...

Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...

Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Paul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria. When O'Connell's side won 13-8 when the sides last met at the...

England U20 reveal side to face the Fijians

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have named their England U20 Men’s squad to face Fiji on Matchday 2 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship. The Pool C clash,...

Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...

“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...

Hooper calls quits on an illustrious career

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Hooper, who holds the record for the most caps as Australia captain, put an end to his international rugby career yesterday after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old,...

Tshakweni trades Cheetahs for Bulls

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal.   Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and...