Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South...
Boks ready for NZ challenge and haka in RWC final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for an epic Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday evening and said they are ready for the encounter – and the...
United Rugby Championship Round 1 Wrap-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith’s pride over Scotland stars Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he is proud of the Scotland World Cup stars who helped secure a 43-25 victory over Leinster on the opening weekend of the...
Fijian Drua Welcomes Alistair Rogers As Defence Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Fijian Drua has announced the appointment of Alistair Rogers as the new Defence Coach ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Rogers replaces Brad Harris who finished his tenure with the Club...
Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...
Stormers and Bull off to a perfect start
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers and Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend. The Emirates Lions refused to give...
RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...
England v South Africa - Three key contests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Saturday’s second semi-final at Stade de France, England and South Africa both feature at this stage for a sixth time, the Red Rose having won four of their five previous semi-finals and the...
Match official amendment: England v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match official appointments for the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France between England and South Africa. Mathieu Raynal (France) will replace...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly four teams remain and tonight, we will find out who will reign supreme and book their ticket into the final set to take place next week. Although both teams suffered deafeats in their opening pool...
