A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Scarlets sign back-rower Taine Plumtree
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have announced the signing of Welsh-qualified forward Taine Plumtree ahead of the 2023-24 season. Born in Swansea, the 23-year-old back-rower is to arrive in Wales this week after confirming...
New Zealand Under 20s named for France Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team has been named ahead of their second World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against France Under 20. The match kicks off on Thursday 29 June, at 1.30PM SAT (11.30PM Thursday...
Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was in high spirits on Wednesday about his recovery from knee surgery as his team-mates continue to put in the hard yards on the training field for the forthcoming Castle...
All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The...
Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad of 40 players – which features a handful of overseas based players – for their next assignment, a three-week...
Preview: Chiefs vs Queensland Reds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs aim to get their revenge against the Queensland Reds on Saturday, as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition heads into the knock-out quarterfinals. The Aussie team was the only team...
Waratahs make mass late changes against Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs will be heading to Auckland looking to cause an upset over the Blues. The Waratahs are coming off a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Sydney, spoiling Michael Hooper's final home game. They...
