Nomawethu Mabenge ready for more as she joins Springbok Women in Cape Town
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs she sat in the iconic Salle des Étoiles in Monaco in November last year and looked around at the who's who of the rugby world, Springbok Women wing Nomawethu Mabenge felt a massive surge of pride...
Black Ferns stand tall at Halberg Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns were recognised for an outstanding 2022 which culminated in the winning the Rugby World Cup at the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. The Black Ferns were awarded the ISPS Handa Team of the...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 8: Teams who've won the most matches
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the teams who've won the most matches in Super Rugby. Crusaders (276 wins) Unsurprisingly, the Crusaders have won the most matches in Super Rugby, having also...
Red Roses coaching update: Scott Bemand and Louis Deacon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Bemand has decided he will step down from his role as England Women backs coach at the end of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Bemand was appointed lead coach of the England Women...
Super Rugby Countdown - 2022 Super Rugby Most Prolific Runners
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby just 9 days away we take a look back at last year and the top defenders beaten over the tournament Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) Timoci Tavatavanawai is known for...
Queensland Reds squad named for 2023 Buildcorp Super W season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds 2023 squad has been confirmed ahead of the 2023 Buildcorp Super W season. Head coach Simon Craig has named a group that includes six capped Wallaroos, 18 previously capped...
ACT Brumbies confirm 2023 Super W Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have confirmed their 34-player squad for the 2023 Buildcorp Super W season, with 16 players returning from previous seasons. The group, featuring talent from the ACT...
Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship. However,...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Richie...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...
