Jason Robinson urges England to take hope from unlikely 2007 World Cup run
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Robinson insists England must look to his 2007 runners-up rather than the triumphant vintage of 2003 for inspiration to drive their World Cup quest this autumn. Either France, Ireland, South Africa...
Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The...
Elton Jantjies recalled by Jacques Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spate of injuries among Springbok flyhalves has led to the call-up to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad for 46-Test veteran Elton Jantjies. The 32-year-old – who played...
Springboks inspire youth as they mark celebrations in Pretoria
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks celebrated Youth Day a day early on Thursday with the players unloading food, ‘braaiing’ boerewors and interacting with 200 disabled young people at the Kungwini Welfare...
Tian Schoeman leaves Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons fly-half Tian Schoeman has left the Gallagher Premiership club by mutual consent. The South African arrived from Bath in the summer of 2022 and scored 48 points in his 17 games. Chairman...
Ireland Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland U20s Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. The tournament, taking place in the Cape Town region,...
Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad of 40 players – which features a handful of overseas based players – for their next assignment, a three-week...
Star lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto unveiled as Rebels latest signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the blockbuster signing of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who has committed to the Rebels until at least the end of 2025. Salakaia-Loto is the Club’s...
Toulon Confirm Signing of All Blacks Star Leicester Fainga’anuku
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will join French club Toulon later this year, his New Zealand side the Crusaders said on Thursday. The winger will see out his Super Rugby commitments with the...
South Africa star Cheslin Kolbe signs with Sungoliath
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa star utility back and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has decided to play for Tokyo Sungoliath from the 2023-2024 League One season, the club said Thursday. The announcement comes...
