A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in. World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...
Nortje commits to the Bulls until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje has extended his contract with the Bulls until 2027. Nortje says Loftus and the franchise have given him purpose and he looks ahead to the exciting years ahead. “The decision was easy...
Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria. When O'Connell's side won 13-8 when the sides last met at the...
England U20 reveal side to face the Fijians
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have named their England U20 Men’s squad to face Fiji on Matchday 2 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship. The Pool C clash,...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...
