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Heads down as Blitzboks look to bounce back in Hong Kong

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team have arrived in Hong Kong and are looking forward to getting back on the field and fixing what went wrong in North America a month ago, but also to see three new players join...

Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...

Kurt Baker signs off decorated Sevens career in Dubai

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Sevens rugby legend Kurt Baker has announced his retirement from international rugby sevens, following the All Blacks Sevens 2022 World Series tournament in Dubai.     Baker,...

Australia women and South Africa men reign supreme in Dubai

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia began their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title defence on a winning note as they claimed an unprecedented hat-trick of Emirates Dubai 7s titles with a 26-19 victory against their closest rivals...

Reflection and performances to drive Springbok Women's Sevens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women's Sevens squad are out to achieve a couple of objectives when they kick off their participation in the International Invitational tournament of the Dubai Sevens on Thursday, according...

Hannah Porter appointed in newly formed role of Head of Women's High Performance

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fresh from overseeing the Black Ferns successful Rugby World Cup 2021 campaign, Hannah Porter will take the newly confirmed role of Head of Women’s High Performance at New Zealand Rugby. Porter...

Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

World Rugby Women's Rankings Preview - RWC Final & 3rd Place Play Off

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 bronze final and final at Eden Park this weekend.   Permutation highlights: New Zealand must win by more than 15...

Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

Tim Mikkelson returns for 99th All Blacks Sevens tournament

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the world’s most decorated sevens players, Tim Mikkelson, will return from injury at the Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November. This will be his first tournament since claiming a silver medal at...