Independent disciplinary committee confirms Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby hearing dates
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIndependent Judicial Panel Chairman Christopher Quinlan QC has confirmed that the Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby misconduct hearing will take place over the weekend of 30-31 October. Quinlan will...
Red Roses autumn internationals squad announcement and BBC Two broadcast confirmation
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-player training squad ahead of the 2021 autumn internationals.Sarah Bern is in line for her first international run out in a year after missing most...
NPC to continue without Auckland based teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the Bunnings Warehouse NPC will continue without the Auckland based teams; North Harbour, Auckland and Counties Manukau, and will release a revised season draw in...
EPCR working on Club World Cup for rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing EPCR chairperson Simon Halliday has confirmed that the organisers of the Champions Cup are working towards the organisation of a rugby Club World Cup. "We are now working...
New Zealand Rugby announces new four-team women's competition
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced a new four-team women's competition for March 2022 called Super Rugby Aupiki. The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes, as well as a combined South Island team...
South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Kolisi opens up on battle with drinking
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is a venerated figure as South Africa's first black captain and a public advocate for gender equality. South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has opened up on his battle...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday. Elton...
Captain Cane returns, uncapped lock Josh Lord called up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki and Chiefs lock Josh Lord has been called into the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe. 20-year-old Lord, together with All Blacks Sam Cane, Samuel Whitelock,...
Nienaber apologises for water-boy incident
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber has taken responsibility for directing the team’s water-boy to query a decision of the touch judge. The water-boy was seen walking down the touchline...
Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...
