England to host Japan in November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men will take on Japan at Twickenham Stadium on the weekend of 23rd November as the fourth and final fixture of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.Following on from home fixtures against the southern...
Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...
HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...
All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
Shimizu Back Up and Running
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a disappointing defeat by Mazda SkyActivs last weekend, Shimizu Corporation Koto Blue Sharks jumped above their Hiroshima-based rivals on the point’s table in Division Three after comfortably...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
Leicester vs Leinster: A look at the numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round in the Champions cup saw a mammoth clash between last seasons finalists Leinster and Premiership rugby giants Leicester Tigers. The men from Ireland would put on an extremely spirited...
High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
