All Blacks and Springboks renew rivalry on New Zealand soil
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor rugby fans, the All Blacks versus Springboks rivalry is one of the most intense and fiercely contested matchups in the sport. South Africa's absence from New Zealand shores since 2019 makes it the...
Julien Marchand secures EPCR Player of the Year nomination
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain captain Julien Marchand is among the nominees for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year award after leading the five-time champions to four straight wins in this season’s pool stage. The...
The Greatest Ever RWC Coach?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRestaurant de Rugby episode 4 features Isabelle Ithurburu, joined for dinner and conversation, by Mastercard ambassadors Maggie Alphonsi and Bryan Habana and rugby legends Jason Robinson and Sam Warburton,...
Hacjivah Dayimani’s phenomenal journey to Champions Cup stardom
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHacjivah Dayimani will be looking to continue a cracking start to his Heineken Champions Cup career when DHL Stormers visit London Irish in Round 3 on Sunday. The No.8 was on the losing...
Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers) His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...
Match Preview: Sharks make debut against Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySharks make their Heineken Champions Cup bow on Saturday with a tough opening fixture against Tabai Matson’s Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks will face a stern...
Jones has ability to lead England to World Cup glory, says South Africa great Habana
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBryan Habana has defended Eddie Jones' record as England head coach, suggesting he could finally break his World Cup duck at next year's 2023 tournament. The Australian will see his side conclude...
The Greatest South African Tries of the 2000s
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA countdown of South Africa’s greatest tries from the 2000s decade, a decade which included a Rugby World Cup victory in 2007. Featured in the video: Bryan Habana, Jaque Fourie, JP Pietersen.
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
All eyes on pocket-rocket Abrahams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile. The Cape-born pocket rocket,...
