World Rugby Awards returns to Monaco for a star-studded edition in November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Awards 2022 will return to Monaco and its prestigious Salle des Étoiles for the first time since the pandemic on Sunday, 20 November to celebrate the best of rugby on and off the...
Josh Navidi faces at least a further month on sidelines
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff and Wales flanker Josh Navidi is not expected to return for at least a month as he continues to be troubled by a neck injury. The 33-cap Cardiff back row man picked up the problem...
Fast Fassi Revving for the Green Light
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship is the starting grid and Cell C Sharks hot rod Aphelele Fassi is ready to race for redemption. A wing crisis at the Springboks this season saw rookies...
Lightning Dayimani Ready to Thunder
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNone celebrated winning the United Rugby Championship Grand Final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title to the...
Kolbe dubs European giants as World Cup favourites
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has dubbed France favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup at the conclusion of next year’s World Cup. Kolbe, who currently plies his trade with Toulon...
Nigel Owens handed a key role amid a significant shake-up in the officiating of the URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has been handed a key role amid a significant shake-up in the officiating of the United Rugby Championship. The URC Independent Referee Selection Panel will include Nigel Owens...
The seven uncapped players included in England's training squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has included seven uncapped players in his mini-training squad. England begins preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series fixtures in November during...
Video: a look back at the old Springbok Nike jerseys
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby have announced a six-year deal with sports manufacturing giant Nike from 2023. The deal will include the 2023 and 2027 Rugby World Cups and sees the famous Swoosh...
England Training Squad: Tuilagi returns, Tizard called up, Care omitted
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad who will meet for a three-day training camp this weekend. England will begin preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series...
Nike to become technical apparel provider for the Springboks in 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and SA Rugby will have a new technical apparel provider in 2023. Agreement has been reached with Nike to succeed current partner ASICS, whose contract comes to an end at the end of 2022. Nike...
