Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium...
Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...
Fraser Dingwall pens new deal with Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England centre Fraser Dingwall has signed a contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old at his boyhood club for the 2026/27 campaign and beyond. A...
Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...
The most successful coaches in Six Nations history
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySome head coaches are inextricably linked to the Guinness Men's Six Nations due to their towering achievements. Here, we take a look at the men who have had the most success at the helm...
Young to make debut in Ospreys derby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Thomas Young will make his debut for Dragons RFC in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby clash with Ospreys Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm). Young plays in a new-look...
‘It’s a childhood dream come true’ – Wales new boy Coghlan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Brodie Coghlan answered his phone one evening earlier this week, he initially thought it might be a wind-up. But then, after a few seconds, the penny dropped. It really was Steve Tandy on...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute. The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...
All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season. Holland confirmed his decision to...
