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2023

Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions...

Leinster Star Says Exposure To South African Rugby In URC Has Been Perfect Preparation For Test Arena

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The big impact South African sides have made in the BKT United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa. Leinster’s Samoan international prop knows their threat of...

Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations.   Steward received the contentious red right...

Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...

Six Nations: Marcus Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England fly-half Marcus Smith believes they have a "free swing" at Ireland, and also thinks Steve Borthwick's side have time to find form before the Rugby World Cup.   After a chastening 53-10 defeat...

Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six...

Boks set World Cup squad announcement date

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.     Speaking...

Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...

Matt Gibbon re-signs with Melbourne Rebels, Rugby Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have furthered their prop depth as Matt Gibbon re-signs with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025. The loosehead was thrust into the Wallabies for the Rugby Championship,...

Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...