Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
Super Sacha Ready To Take URC By Storm
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Mngomezulu made a memorable debut for the title-winning Stormers last season and followed that up by captaining an unbeaten Junior Springboks team. Now, the prodigious playmaker wants more. Since...
Stick to take charge of SA ‘A’ team for UK Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA ‘A’ team for their two matches in the UK against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November, in a coaching team which features...
Stormers 28-man touring squad to depart Cape Town
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 28-man Stormers squad will depart Cape Town tonight to commence a three-match tour of Wales and Italy. The Stormers have started their campaign well with home victories over Connacht and...
World Cup Preview: Pool B
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks...
World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
Rassie Erasmus and Junior Bok coach to lead South Africa Select XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and Bafana Nhleko are reportedly set to lead the South Africa Select XV during the end-of-year tour this November. Erasmus has returned to coaching since his ban from...
John Cooney to switch allegiance to Scotland?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney could switch test allegiances to Scotland next year. The 32-year-old has represented Ireland 11 times since debuting back in 2017 after turning down an...
