U20 Six Nations: England names squad to face Ireland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his side to play Ireland on Thursday in the third round of the U20 Six Nations (KO 8pm BST LIVE on EnglandRugby.com, England Rugby Facebook, Six...
Nienaber full of praise for new speedsters
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber follows in the footsteps of Rassie Erasmus in his first home test at the new head coach of the Springboks having named debutants on either wing. Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has...
Springbok squad to face Georgia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has named his squad of 23 to take on Georgia on Friday evening. Much intrigue will surround the performance of the 3 debutants in Rosko Specman,...
23 uncapped players included in Eddie Jones' squad to face USA and Canada
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his final squad for England’s two upcoming Test matches. England will take on USA on Sunday 4 July (2pm KO) and Canada on Saturday 10 July (3pm KO), with both games at...
Currie Cup Round-Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBonus-point victories in the Carling Currie Cup saw the Vodacom Bulls and Tafel Lager Griquas return to winning ways after disappointing starts to their Premier Division campaigns last weekend, but it’s...
Sharks add more experience to coaching structure ahead of United Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the news that Noel McNamara would join the Sharks coaching set up they have secured the services of John McFarland and Neil Powell ahead of next season. Noel McNamara, appointed as the attack...
Gearing up for the grand final: Exeter vs Quins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome unbelievable scenes preceded this weekend’s spectacle as Harlequins bashed their way into the final in a most dramatic fashion by toppling tournament favourites, Bristol Bears, on the latter’s...
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...
Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise. Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
