Elton Jantjies recalled by Jacques Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spate of injuries among Springbok flyhalves has led to the call-up to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad for 46-Test veteran Elton Jantjies. The 32-year-old – who played...
Back in the Champions Cup – Bath Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby are back in the Heineken Champions Cup after just one season away and England’s first winners of the prestigious trophy will be looking to resurrect past glories on their return. 1997-98:...
2023/24 Champions Cup Format Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have announced the format for the 2023/24 Champions Cup season. The competition will return to a multi-pool format with the 24 clubs in four pools of six. Each pool will consist...
Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...
Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad of 40 players – which features a handful of overseas based players – for their next assignment, a three-week...
Elvis Taione Announces Retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTongan international, Elvis Taione, who was known for his aggressive and powerful scrummaging, announced his retirement from rugby. Born in Nuku’alofa, Elvis joined the Ospreys back in 2021 and...
South Africa star Cheslin Kolbe signs with Sungoliath
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa star utility back and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has decided to play for Tokyo Sungoliath from the 2023-2024 League One season, the club said Thursday. The announcement comes...
Fiji name 45-man wider squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...
Ryan Woodman will captain Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC’s Ryan Woodman captains the 30-player squad which consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs. There are five uncapped players included in the squad. The tournament, hosted in the Cape Town...
One team approach by World Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne-team approach across match official and disciplinary environments Thirteen nations represented across experienced team Six female team members, including four judicial chairs, to preside over the...
