Rugby League side Toronto Wolfpack target England centre Manu Tuilagi
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is the next high-profile rugby union star to be targeted by Toronto Wolfpack according to a report by Ross Heppenstall at the Telegraph. The...
Sonny Bill Williams signs mega-money deal to return to rugby league - report
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly agreed to the biggest contract in the history of both rugby union and league, accepting a $10-million deal to return to the 13-man code signing...
All Blacks launch recruitment process for Hansen replacement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen enjoyed a hugely successful spell in charge of New Zealand and the search for his replacement is under way. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the launch of its...
Beauden Barrett backs Foster for All Blacks job
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett would welcome the appointment of Ian Foster as head coach to provide "continuity" for New Zealand. Steve Hansen's trophy-laden reign came to an end after the All Blacks...
Ben Smith and the fend felt around the world
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAlthough it hasn't been confirmed, it's quite possible that somewhere Ben Smith is still fending Tomos Williams. Even though New Zealand went home third-best, the classy veteran back was able to put an...
Latest World Rankings: Springboks on top for the first time in almost a decade
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2019 champions South Africa move to the top of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in nearly 10 years. As South Africa's triumphant players prepare to arrive back...
No Springboks feature in Opta's World Cup Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were four All Blacks and as many Japan players in the Opta team of the Rugby World Cup, but no world champions. South Africa were crowned champions of the world...
Ultimate Rugby's World Cup Team of the Competition
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Springboks celebrate winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup, we take a look back at what was an amazing tournament in Japan and select our Team of the competition. There were a number...
Du Toit and Erasmus land World Rugby awards
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dream weekend for World Cup winners South Africa got even better at a World Rugby awards ceremony in Tokyo on Sunday. Pieter-Steph du Toit has won World Rugby's Player of the Year...
Rugby World Cup 2019: All change in coaching merry-go-round
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs South Africa celebrate a record-equalling third Rugby World Cup triumph, the newly-crowned champions are among a host of top international sides heading into a new era. Rassie...
