Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Tim Swiel and Mitch Eadie join Edinburgh Rugby on short-term deals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby today completed the signing of stand-off Tim Swiel and back-row Mitch Eadie on short-term deals, with the duo set to provide cover during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Swiel,...
Welsh region announce 'ground-breaking' home game to be played in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed they will be facing South African outfit the Sharks at the Twickenham Stoop in London this November. It will be the first time a Welsh side have decided to play a home United...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson. ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...
Sharks announce signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks signed former Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, on a short-term deal, the Durban side announced on Sunday. The 35-year-old Blue Bulls legend can also play on the wing, as the Sharks look...
Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...
Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast added to Leinster Senior Squad for 2023/24
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed a further two additions to his senior squad for the 2023/24 season with two players promoted from the Leinster Academy. Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast...
Springboks mix things up for All Black Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight personnel changes – and one positional switch – to his starting lineup for the final warm-up game, against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday,...
England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...
