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Realistic goals for Springbok Women on tour to Spain

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women have clear objectives they want to achieve on their two-Test tour to Spain and according to interim coach Louis Koen, they hope to return to South Africa early next month with an understood...

Team Announcement: Hurricanes Vs NSW Waratahs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes are preparing to take on the Waratahs at Sky Stadium this Friday, 7:05PM in round four of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, marking the Hurricanes 50th match played against all Australian...

One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

If Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous.   Andy Farrell’s side had to...

Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...

Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have moved up one place to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-17 win against Italy in Rome.   Warren Gatland’s side had faced the prospect of dropping out...

Sean Jansen to join Connacht Rugby from Leicester Tigers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Irish-qualified number 8 Sean Jansen from the Leicester Tigers.23 years old and originally from Dunedin in New Zealand, Jansen joined the reigning...

Boks set World Cup squad announcement date

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.     Speaking...

Hurricanes name their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have named their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues, with the Hurricanes looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Jason Holland has made just three changes...

The Rugby Championship 2023 Match Schedule

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR has today confirmed the match schedule for the six-match 2023 Rugby Championship. As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament is reduced to a one-round, home or away,...

Scott Barrett re-signs with NZR, Crusaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks forward Scott Barrett is set to continue building his legacy in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025.   The Crusaders captain has put pen to paper on...