Sonny Bill Williams confirms league switch
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has given thanks to the New Zealand rugby community and fans following the announcement that he will leave New Zealand to play overseas. 34-year-old...
Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...
World Rugby Reveals the Nominees for World Player of the Year
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2019, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at The Prince Park Tower...
SBW considering an offer to make him the highest-paid player in League and Union - report
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is preparing for his final All Blacks' test against Wales on Friday but the star centre is reportedly also weighing up a bold offer from Canada’s Toronto...
What does Cheslin Kolbe's replacement Sbu Nkosi bring to the Springbok side?
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will be without their star winger Cheslin Kolbe for their semi-final clash with Wales at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday. Kolbe has been sensational since linking up with the...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
RWC Preview: Japan vs South Africa
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Leitch declared "the end is not here" as Japan plot another sensational defeat of South Africa in their first Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. The hosts reached the last eight...
Kolbe and Jantjies expected to be fit for Japan clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe and Herschel Jantjies are expected to be fit for South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. Livewire wing Kolbe missed the 66-7 rout of Canada last Tuesday...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Disciplinary Update: Paula Ngauamo
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga hooker Paula Ngauamo has been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (kicking) in their Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool C match against USA on 13 October. Ngaumo...
