Super Rugby by the Numbers
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow that the dust has settled on yet another stellar Super Rugby season that saw the Crusaders claim back to back titles we take a look at who dominated the numbers during the 2018 season. Surprisingly...
The Rugby Championship Squads
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe premier annual Southern Hemisphere competition is set to kick off next weekend with the opening game doubling up as the first 2018 Bledisloe Cup match between the Wallabies and All Blacks before the...
Three uncapped players named in Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed his squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The squad includes three uncapped players in Cyle Brink, Marco van Staden and Damian Willemse, while Malcolm...
Super Rugby Final Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2018 Super Rugby Final is a historic one, it will be the first time that the same teams are playing against each other in successive finals. Last year, the Crusaders did what was deemed...
Laumape back-to-back Hurricanes Player of the Year
8 years ago by Hurricanes RugbyMidfielder Ngani Laumape has been named Hurricanes Player of the Year for the second season in a row.Laumape picked up the prestigious award at the 2018 Hurricanes Awards Night at the Te Wharewaka...
From Natal Midlands to HQ - the Michael Rhodes story
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Rhodes looks set to become the latest player to join Eddie Jones's foreign legion in the England squad after being named in the England training squad. The Saracens...
Chris Ashton and Michael Rhodes Named in England training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 44-man pre-season training squad to convene from Saturday 4 August until Monday 6 August. Chris Ashton (Sale Sharks) is selected having returned to...
Jean-Luc du Preez signs new Sharks deal
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have moved swiftly to secure the services of one of the most promising young talents in the country with Jean-Luc du Preez deciding to stay in Durban. The 22-year-old flanker had reportedly...
Combined Crusaders & Lions XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and Crusaders face off in the Super Rugby final for the second consecutive year this weekend. The Crusaders earned the right to host this year's edition of the tournament after narrowly...
Jamie Elliott signs for Bedford Blues
8 years ago by Bedford BluesBedford Blues have strengthened their backline options for the coming Championship campaign with the capture of Jamie Elliott. Capable of playing on the wing or in the centre, Elliott, 25, has signed...
