Simelane ‘impresses’ Stormers coaches
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWandisile Simelane has put his hand up to make his DHL Stormers debut in the coastal derby against the Sharks in Durban after making a strong impression during the mid-season...
Steve Diamond outlines Newcastle Falcons blueprint
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConsultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says he is determined to restore a hard edge to Newcastle Falcons as he takes the reins at the Gallagher Premiership’s most northerly club. Setting...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Halliwell named in England U20 squad for Italy clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy prop Jimmy Halliwell has been named in the England U20 matchday 23 to face Italy in the first round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. Halliwell is named among...
Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...
Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Dowson hails squad depth as Saints sign off with Falcons win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson praised the strength of his squad as a much-changed Northampton Saints signed off ahead of the Six Nations break with a 38-13 victory over Newcastle Falcons. Entering their...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby will look to take their European form on to the domestic stage as they welcome Sale Sharks on Sunday. George Skivington's side have won back-to-back Challenge Cup clashes and will be...
Alex Sanderson beefs up his forwards for the visit to Kingsholm to face Gloucester
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyErnst van Rhyn, Dan du Preez, Si McIntyre and Cobus Wiese all return from injury as Alex Sanderson beefs up his pack for the visit to Kingsholm to face Gloucester on Sunday (KO 3pm, live on TNT Sports). In...
