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International Friendlies

2023

Fiji name 45-man wider squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijians 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...

Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...

Leicester Tigers add international duo to squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the signings of international duo Sam Carter and Solomone Kata.   The 28-year-old Kata, who is capable of playing in the midfield or on the wing, will join...

Japan name squad for RWC warm up games

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Joseph has named his Japan squad that will take him through the upcoming tests and RWC warm up games. The 36-member Brave Blossoms Squad will be supplemented by a 10-member Wider Training Squad...

Handre Pollard injury update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury.  The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...

Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season.   This...

Julian Savea on brink of historic record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes wing Julian Savea is one try away from being the most prolific try scorer in Super Rugby Pacific history. He will have the chance to make the record his own with the Hurricanes still to play...

All Blacks and Springboks renew rivalry on New Zealand soil

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For rugby fans, the All Blacks versus Springboks rivalry is one of the most intense and fiercely contested matchups in the sport. South Africa's absence from New Zealand shores since 2019 makes it the...

Greig Laidlaw announces retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will retire from the pitch following his time with his current team, Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan.  Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old Scrum-half said: “We...