Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...
Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025. The pair bring more than 250 games...
Cardiff Rugby landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings with newly-capped Keiron Assiratti committing his future to the Blue and Blacks. The tight-head prop impressed on debut for...
Springboks name 33-player squad for the RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad. Stockdale...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Henderson To Captain Ireland Against Italy As Three Uncapped Players Named In Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland team to face Italy in Saturday’s opening game of Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium has been named. Iain Henderson will captain the side for the second time, having previously led...
The Legend of 2002: The last Wallabies Bledisloe Cup Triumph
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup only a few days away, we take a look a at the last Australian side to win the coveted Trans-Tasman trophy. The first official Bledisloe Cup fixture took...
Vermeulen leads new-look Springbok team against Los Pumas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Bok team in their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday in what could be...
Les Kiss Appointed New Queensland Reds Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced successful international coach and Queenslander Les Kiss as the new Queensland Reds head coach. With 26 years of professional coaching experience...
