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Kolisi: “RWC victory was for every South African”

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team’s back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories was not for the players, but for every South African as the team touched down on local soil at a packed OR Tambo...

'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...

On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...

New visual identity revealed as Rugby World Cup embraces exciting future and rugby’s unique energy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With bold ambitions, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has officially become the current Rugby World Cup host and is already cementing its status as an event of firsts. The first Rugby World Cup under...

TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...

United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...

New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so...

Rugby World Cup 2023 will leave a legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the 10th edition concluded in style with an historic fourth title clinched by South Africa, Rugby World Cup 2023 has set new standards on and off the pitch for the men’s showcase events leaving...

Springbok Trophy Tour details

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The world champion Springbok rugby team will embark on a four-day Trophy Tour to major regional population centres from Thursday, SA Rugby announced on Sunday. The team attended the gala...