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Richard Hibbard Announces Retirement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons, Wales and British & Irish Lions Richard Hibbard has today announced his retirement from professional rugby. Hibbz has issued the following statement:    πŸ’ͺπŸΌπŸ˜€πŸ‰πŸ˜’πŸ’ͺ🏼...

Everything you need to know about the round 8 URC SA Derbies

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first URC action of 2022 on South African soil takes place this weekend with two major derbies taking place in Johannesburg and Pretoria.   The Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers and...

10 Things You May Not Know About Maro Itoje

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most popular players on the globe, Maro Itoje has achieved a great deal in both his international and club career, winning trophies with Saracens and England.      He...

10 Great Sledges in Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fans and players love a good verbal joust on the pitch from time to time. While more common in the sphere of, say, cricket, a bit of sledging is no foreign concept on the rugby field. We take a look at...

Dan Carter's top five players he shared a pitch with

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having called time on his illustrious career last year, Dan Carter named the top five players he shared a pitch with.   The All Blacks great won the Rugby World Cup twice and is the record...

Currie Cup Wrap

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls surged to the top of the Carling Currie Cup standings with a magnificent victory in Cape Town, while the Airlink Pumas and Cell C Sharks registered their first log points of the new season...

Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he highly rates most.   The South African forward appeared on World...

Vodacom Bulls secure Werner Kruger as front row consultant

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls are excited to announce the inclusion of former prop, Werner Kruger, as a coaching consultant focused on working with the team’s front row.   The 36-year-old former Springbok...

Martin Johnson names his top 3 locks of all-time

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Talking to ruck.co.uk, Leicester, England and British & Irish Lions legend Martin Johnson ranked his three greatest locks of all time.         Johnson, a courageous,...

World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February.   While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...