Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024
9 months 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...
Drama filled first day as HSBC SVNS debuts in Perth
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was high drama on an action-packed first day of the HSBC SVNS in Perth as fans were treated to fireworks on and off the pitch Action packed day as third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 kicks off in Perth,...
Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...
High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...
Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...
RG Snyman signs with Leinster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have this afternoon confirmed the signing of South Africa international, RG Snyman. Second row Snyman, who turns 29 in January, is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks and...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...
RG Snyman linked with major switch to Munster rivals Leinster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster World Cup winner RG Snyman is set for a sensational move from Munster to Leinster. Snyman joined Munster on a big-money contract in 2020 but suffered an ACL injury on his debut, the first...
