Charlie bounces back from disappointment to star in New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen it was announced that Rugby World Cup 2021 will be hosted by New Zealand a couple of years ago, Springbok Women loosehead prop Sanelisiwe Charlie barely took notice, let alone started online searches...
France 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive sacked after workplace investigation
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe France 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive Claude Atcher has been dismissed after an investigation into workplace malpractice. Atcher, who also helped previously secure hosting rights for...
Wales Women injury update: Butchers ruled out of tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have received a huge blow with the news that Alisha Buthers will play no further part in the Women’s World Cup after sustaining a serious knee injury. Butchers picked up the...
Highlanders Confirm Coaching Group for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced Otago NPC Coach Tom Donnelly has been appointed as their forwards coach for two years from 2023. Donnelly played 65 games for the Highlanders between 2004-2011 as...
Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025. The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...
Bortolami Puts Ferrari Dream On Hold To Put Benetton On Fast Track
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been Marco Bortolami’s lifelong dream to work as a mechanic for Ferrari, but right now it’s his Benetton team that he has firing on all cylinders. The former Italy captain...
Training field remedies for Springbok Women
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women returned to the familiar surroundings of Grammar Juniors Rugby Football Club in Auckland on Tuesday to continue their pursuit of a first win in this year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand...
Selection Stories | Keven Mealamu
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheck out the selection story of 132 Test All Black, Keven Mealamu.
Springbok Women move focus to crucial Fiji clash on Sunday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women had a good review of their match against France last Saturday, analysed and digested the statistics, and are now ready to focus on Fiji, their second opponent of Rugby World Cup in...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
