Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The manner in which the Irish...
World Rugby defends head injury protocols following Sexton selection
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has hit out at "irresponsible" safety campaigners who have criticised the governing body's head injury assessment (HIA) process. Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby claimed...
Pivac understands South Africa selection and says Wales will not take Springboks lightly
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have made 14 changes for their second Test with Wales, but Wayne Pivac is not expecting an easy match in Bloemfontein. Wayne Pivac can understand the reasons behind South Africa naming an...
Biggar rubbishes claims that Bok selection disrespects second Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid grumblings that Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has behaved disrespectfully towards Wales by selecting what is effectively a brand new side, Welsh captain Dan Biggar has expressed the opposing...
Vodacom Bulls secure services of loosie Mosi
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented loose-forward, Mihlali Mosi, is the Vodacom Bulls’ latest recruit, bolstering the Tshwane side’s forwards pack ahead of the 2022/23 season. Identified as one of South Africa’s...
Junior Boks to meet Wales in Summer Series finale
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks coach Bafana Nhleko expect a massive challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the final of the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series on Tuesday, following the Welsh’s thrilling...
Wayne Pivac makes one change to his starting XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales team to play South Africa at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on Saturday (KO 4.05pm BST live on Sky Sports Action with highlights on S4C). There...
Kobus van Wyk finds new club in Zebre following Tigers release
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Leicester Tigers winger Kobus van Wyk has signed for United Rugby Championship side Zebre. 📝💥Welcome Kobus Van Wyk!!✅69 caps and 28 tries in @SuperRugbyNZ with @THESTORMERS @SharksRugby...
Nigel Owens gives his verdict on Rees-Zammit's yellow card
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens believes Louis Rees-Zammit was very hard done by to be penalised and yellow carded in Wales’ last-gasp defeat to South Africa. Louis...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
