All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Uncapped Holloway starts, Cooper returns for Australia's clash with Pumas
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Dave Rennie has turned to the experience of Quade Cooper and the uncapped Jed Holloway to start against Argentina. Jed Holloway will make his Test debut and Quade...
Crunch time for Foster's All Blacks as eager Boks lie in wait
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about to kick off at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as, for the first time in four years, the All Blacks will do battle on South African soil against the Boks. The hype...
Ian Foster needs to beat the Boks to retain All Blacks job
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster needs to defeat the Springboks at least once to save his job with two losses enough to see him lose his role during the Rugby Championship. According...
Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract. Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...
Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...
Boks preparing for ferocious All Black onslaught, says Le Roux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Willie Le Roux says the South Africans are preparing for a ferocious attack from the wounded All Blacks as the latter aim to return to winning ways after falling to Ireland 2-1 in the...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads. We run you through every signing...
'This not helpful' - Nigel Owens shares his views on the 20 minute red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens says that 20-minute red card law that will be trialled during the Rugby Championship 'is not helpful with the drive for player safety.' For the...
