New Sponsorship Deal For Currie Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup has announced a new, three-year sponsorship deal with the alcohol brand Carling Black Label. The competition kicks off on the weekend of 27-28 November. “We all know...
Munster Announce 2020 Player of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row hard man CJ Stander has been named Munster’s Player of the Year for 2020. It is the third time in six years that the 30 year old South African-born number 8 was won the prestigious award...
Another South African to beef up Exeter pack
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a crisis at tighthead prop looms for Exeter, Rob Baxter set about finding a solution which has, according to The Rugby Paper, materialised in the form of Maks van Dyk, currently of Harlequins. Van...
The story of Makazole Mapimpi which brought Rassie Erasmus to tears
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final episode of Chasing the Sun aired over the weekend as is being touted the world over as a beautifully put together series conveying a special story of not just rugby, but humanity. The...
Is the return of Parra and Lopez on the cards? Who France could turn to for the Autumn Nations Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will be forced to test France's depth over the Autumn Nations Cup this year after an agreement between the French national team and the TOP14 clubs that players could only play two...
Super Rugby Unlocked Review – Round 4
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls were impressive in their 39-6 victory over the Stormers on Saturday evening in Pretoria, where the derby was called off due to a thunderstorm, with the host credited with a bonus-point win as...
One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
Gary Gold on facing the British & Irish Lions
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe coach tells Jon Cardinelli how the Springboks dominated the set-piece exchanges in 2009Insight: Gary Gold talks to then Springboks head coach Peter de Villiers in 2009 (Getty Images)The coach tells...
Howley unlikely to play part in Lions tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa inches ever closer, the notion has been floating around that former Lions player and assistant coach, Rob Howley could become involved once more. Head...
2020 Six Nations Round-Up & Top Stats Performers: running metres, tackles, turnovers & more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020 Six Nations competition finally reached conclusion this weekend with the English emerging as champions (albeit only just). Wales vs Scotland: The final Round kicked off with...
