Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby. The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...
Australia international Emily Chancellor joins Harlequins Women
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins Women have confirmed the signing of Australia international Emily Chancellor from the New South Wales Waratahs. The flanker will join up with the Quins squad after the...
Australia equal record low in World Rugby Men’s Ranking
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA record 48-17 defeat to Argentina has seen Australia drop to seventh place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. It equals their lowest-ever position, last held between September...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
All Blacks vs Japan added to the 2022 Northern tour schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 29 October for the newly created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup 2022. Announced by the Japan Rugby Football Union...
Joseph Dweba to start against New Zealand, Mbonambi withdraws
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a change to his squad for the second test match in the Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Nienaber...
Vermeulen to return for second test against the All Blacks, questions over vacant wing
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok veteran Duan Vermeulen is set to make his return from injury in the second test match against New Zealand next Saturday. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Vermeulen completed full...
“I hope we made the people proud” – Kolisi on a record-breaking win
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the team’s fans after the Boks’ record-breaking win over New Zealand in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mbombela...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Springboks preparing to pounce on struggling All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are in a crisis by their standards, and things do not get any easier as they start the Rugby Championship in South Africa. South Africa are favourites to inflict a third consecutive...
