Confidence and exposure place Flying Fijians on a high plane
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Sir Steve Hansen, the former New Zealand All Blacks coach, was asked what he thought about the Flying Fijians’ win over England on Sunday, he spoke about confidence and exposure. Speaking...
Scott Barrett gets off 'scot-free'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Scott Barrett is free to play after an independent judicial committee decided that his ordering off in the RWC 2023 Warm Up match against South Africa on 25 August 2023 was sufficient and...
Biggar to retire from international rugby after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The highly decoreated Biggar announced his decision in his Mail on Sunday column where he...
Nienaber pleased with win, but says there’s still work to do
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was proud of his charges on Saturday after delivering a record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham, but he said there...
Welsh region announce 'ground-breaking' home game to be played in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed they will be facing South African outfit the Sharks at the Twickenham Stoop in London this November. It will be the first time a Welsh side have decided to play a home United...
All Blacks locks to appear in front of committee
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Scott Barrett is due to appear before an independent Judicial Committee on Monday 28 August having received a red card in New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against South...
Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...
Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...
Sharks announce signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks signed former Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, on a short-term deal, the Durban side announced on Sunday. The 35-year-old Blue Bulls legend can also play on the wing, as the Sharks look...
#GOTW - New Zealand 7 - 35 South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt could never have been written. The stage was set and the stakes were high, at a neutral venue known as at the very home of rugby itself. Test rugby's gretest rivalry betwen the All blacks and the Springboks...
