Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Boks gather for Rugby Champs camp in Johannesburg
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Ruan Nortje was thrilled to be back in the national squad for the first time since making his Test debut against Wales in 2022 and he looked forward to getting stuck back into action. Bok...
Broadcast and attendance records broken as URC's growth continues at pace
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe extraordinary growth of the United Rugby Championship continues for the third season in a row with the league setting new attendance and broadcast records. The URC has also maintained...
Bulls remain unbeaten in Currie Cup - Round 4 review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are the only unbeaten team left after four rounds in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, with the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV breaking their season duck in Johannesburg, while the Toyota...
Rio 2016 champions Australia set early benchmark at Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia set out their stall in front of a record crowd on day one of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 as they beat South Africa and Great Britain to go top of Pool B and book their place in the medal...
France win gold after Dupont brace at Olympic Games Paris 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational Antoine Dupont scored twice and set up another as he inspired France to claim the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a 28-7 defeat of Fiji 28-7 in the final match. Defeating...
Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...
Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals decided
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s rugby sevens semi-final line-up was completed following a pulsating day that saw a record 130,000 spectators create an incredible atmosphere inside Stade de France. Hosts...
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Defending champions Fiji lay down early marker
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji ran in 12 tries in two matches to finish day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at the top of Pool C, while New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, and Australia enjoy perfect starts to their Olympic...
URC transfer news
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
