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France’s Damian Penaud voted Player of the Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 26-year-old has played a central role in France’s unbeaten 2022 and receives the award ahead of New Zealand’s Ardie Savea and Italy sensation Ange Capuozzo. The shortlist was compiled...

SA 7s: Ngcobo wants to win the battle and the war in Dubai

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens squad start will start the Emirates Dubai Sevens on Friday with a healthy dose of reality, but also the expectation that the hard work done on the training field and some personnel...

Sharks name team for Ospreys clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cell C Sharks have welcomed back a number of returning Springboks for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys taking place at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Friday evening.Ospreys...

Another round of “SA v Wales” in the Vodacom URC

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in...

Bath Rugby: injury update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Bath's clash with Harlequins on the horizon, the club's head of medical services, Rory Murray, has provided the following injury updates:   Alfie BarbearyAlfie had hamstring surgery at the...

'Look at Mourinho, Pochettino, Wenger' – Ugo Monye questions if Eddie Jones has reached end of the line with England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has lost the support of England's fans and may be an example of a world-class coach who has stayed too long in his job, like Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.   That is the verdict of...

Should South Africa's Try have stood?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nigel Owens reviews the biggest plays including whether South Africa's controversial try should have stood.      

Antoine Dupont cleared to play for Toulouse against Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse star Antoine Dupont is free to play against Munster in next week's Champions Cup opener after his ban was reduced on appeal.     The scrum-half had been suspended for four...

URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...