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2023

Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland centurion Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby...

The Bloemfontein Legend of Beale

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A lot of talk surrounding the build up towards the Rugby Championship fixture set to take place in Pretoria this weekend (08 July), has been around the lack of sucess the Wallabies have endured against...

Rugby Championship 2023 Kick-off

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an engaging domestic season and with Rugby World Cup 2023 on the horizon, The Rugby Championship is the perfect stage for players to adjust to the demands of Test rugby and for fans to gauge how...

Springboks forced into late change in the pack

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff...

Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV.   While...

Lawrence and Walker on track to make RWC2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England expect Bath centre Ollie Lawrence and Harlequins hooker Jack Walker to be available for World Cup selection after they both suffered injuries during training. Premiership player of the season...

Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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...

Monty Ioane Signs two-year deal with Lyon

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon have confirmed the signing of Australian-born Monty Ioane.  After 5 years under the colors of Benetton Treviso (more than 80 games played), the winger had joined the Melbourne Rebels at the...

Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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...

Kolisi recovery on track as Boks prepare for Rugby Champs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus gave the nation good news regarding Siya Kolisi on Wednesday, saying they hoped the Bok captain would return to the field...