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'It would be unbelievably boring if everybody played with the same' - Nienaber

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has defended the South African playing style saying that rugby would be boring if all teams played the same.   The Springboks' approach to the game has...

Star centre returns to Wallabies

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby fans will be excited to see the return of Samu Kerevi who comes into the squad to bolster the stocks ahead of the Rugby Championship.    It is a significant selection as Kerevi is...

Leicester Tigers Sign Powerhouse Tongan Winger Hosea Saumaki

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have signed powerhouse Tongan international winger Hosea Saumaki.   The outside-back will join Tigers ahead of the 2021/22 season after five seasons in Japan, including three seasons...

Quade Cooper grateful for another Wallabies opportunity

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran flyhalf Quade Cooper says he didn't expect to be back in the Wallabies environment and is grateful for the opportunity.    For the first time since 2017, Cooper is back in the Wallabies...

Blitzboks ready and able for Olympic charge

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team are ready to take on all comers in the Tokyo Stadium in the next three days, as the South Africans face Ireland, Kenya and USA in Pool C of the Rugby Sevens tournament at the...

Looking ahead to the first Test: SA vs B&I Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While it may be devoid of the of the passionate chants of the red-clad Lions supporters in the stands, while the bruising Springbok tackles won’t be met with hear the roars of their fans rising into...

NSW Waratahs confirm Ned Hanigan return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ned Hanigan, currently contracted to Kurita Water Gush in the Japanese Top League, will return to the NSW Waratahs in 2022 after he finishes his commitments in Japan.       The 26-year-old...

Koroibete signs for Japan's Wild Knights

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marika Koroibete is officially leaving Australian rugby and the Melbourne Rebels, with the star winger confirming his move to Japan on Friday.       The 2019 John Eales Medallist as...

Harry Mallinder to pursue playing opportunity in Japan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that Harry Mallinder will be leaving the Club ahead of the 2021/22 season to pursue a playing opportunity in Japan.     The 25-year-old has scored 233...

Waratahs welcome back old stalwart

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dynamic back-rower Jed Holloway will once again play in the colours of the Waratahs after signing a new two-year deal with the club.    Holloway already has 58 Tahs caps to his name and has...