HSBC Cape Town Sevens back with a bang in December
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ever-popular HSBC Cape Town Sevens will return to the Mother City on the weekend of 9-11 December this year, when the best men’s and women’s sevens teams in the world will return to the...
Bob Skinstad and John Barclay discuss Boks in the Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe debate surrounding South Africa’s possible entrance to the Six Nations rages on with many calling it an inevitable prospect while others stand firm behind the tournament as it is. Two...
Spain cite eligibility 'inconsistencies' with Irish and Scottish players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a bid to appeal their ban from the 2023 RWC, Spain are planning to cite Irish internationals James Lowe and Bundee Aki, as well as Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman as cases of players with eligibility...
Report: Twickenham to host Southern Hemisphere powerhouses
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwickenham will host two Southern Hemisphere powerhouses ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to a report by the Daily Mail. New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash at the home of...
Australia win Sevens gold in London as Series title race goes on to Los Angeles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia win HSBC London Sevens with thrilling extra time 19-14 triumph over New Zealand thanks to hat-trick hero Henry Paterson Victory brings Australia first Series gold medal since Sydney 2018 and...
Wales squad: injury update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have suffered another injury blow as their tour of South Africa looms. Alex Cuthbert has suffered a resurgence of the hamstring injury which has plagued him before, and Wales boss...
Blitzboks to face Australia in London Cup quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens returned to winning ways in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Twickenham on Saturday, beating Argentina, Ireland and Kenya to top Pool D at the HSBC London Sevens, the penultimate...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Argentina opener crucial for Blitzboks in London
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCertain things were predictably good about the Springbok Sevens and their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent years – their processes and system, but also the importance of setting the standard...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021-22 Champions Cup final is imminent and a fiery clash is on the cards, worthy of the occasion. Leinster and La Rochelle will contest the cup at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and,...
