Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...
Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...
EPCR 2024/25 Season Pool Draws format announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged in Cardiff on Tuesday 2 July. Both draws will be streamed live on epcrugby.com and the event, which...
Rowntree named URC Coach of the season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby’s Graham Rowntree has been voted BKT Coach of the Season following another excellent campaign with the Irish province. Having led Munster to BKT URC glory last season, Rowntree and...
Sale Sharks confirm departing players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks can confirm the departure of ten players following the conclusion of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season. The club has already confirmed the departures of Sam James, Manu Tuilagi,...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Sanele Nohamba wins URC POTY
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLions playmaker Sanele Nohamba has been named Vodacom URC Player of the Season 2024 following a fantastic campaign with the Johannesburg-based franchise. The award was open to any...
Jamie George captains England against Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 22nd June for the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup (kick-off 6.50am BST live on RugbyPassTV). Jamie...
