Nel, Nkosi, Koch added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe uncapped Blitzbok star Ruhan Nel, Vincent Koch (prop), Sbu Nkosi (wing), Lionel Mapoe (centre) and Ivan van Zyl (scrumhalf) have been added to the Springbok squad for their final two Rugby Championship...
Three England U20 coaches named for 2018/19 season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have announced the appointment of their three U20 coaches for the 2018/19 season. Mark Hopley, James Scaysbrook and Richard Whiffin all join for 18 months as part of the latest coach...
Rieko Ioane considered leaving the Blues
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger Rieko Ioane has admitted that he considered leaving the Blues whilst weighing up his rugby future. Rieko and his brother Akira both re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and...
Springbok training squad to face Australia and New Zealand
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen players will get together in Port Elizabeth on Friday when they will start their preparations for the final two Tests in the Rugby Championship, next Saturday, 29 September against...
5 Memorable World Cup Moments
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the World Cup exactly 365 days away we take a look at five moments that have made past tournaments so special. Each World Cup has produced something special but we have identified five...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeams & supporters warned to cover tattoos at next year's World Cup Teams and supporters at next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan have...
Bastareaud cops 5-week suspension
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareuad has been handed a 5-week ban after he was shown a straight red card against Castres. Bastareaud was shown the red car after he slammed his forearm...
Top 14's New Salary cap set at €11.3 million
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe League National de Rugby (LNR) in France have confirmed the new Top 14 salary cap which will be in place for the next three seasons (this season included). The new cap has been set...
Rugby union power rankings: All Blacks still No 1 despite rare defeat | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianA year from the World Cup New Zealand look good for a hat-trick of wins but Ireland, South Africa and Wales are all on the rise with England and Australia heading in the other directionDefeat by South...
Rugby World Cup results according to World Rankings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the latest World Rankings are anything to go by, Europe will have 5 teams in the Quarter Finals for the first time since 2003. Ireland (2nd), Wales (3rd), England (4th), Scotland (6th)...
