Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...
“We owe it to SA and ourselves to bounce back” Daan Human
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human said the team owed it to the country and themselves to bounce back strongly when they face Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday. The Test at the Mbombela...
Dumke declared fit for WXV 2 campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLusanda Dumke, a former SA Women's Player of the Year, has been included in the Springbok Women’s squad of 30 players for WXV 2, to be played in Cape Town from 27 September to 13 October, while Maria...
“Hurt” Erasmus says Boks will look to bounce back in Nelspruit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said they were hurting after their nail-biting defeat against Argentina in the penultimate round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Santigo del Estero on Saturday...
Bledisloe I | Winners and Losers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks retain the Bledsiloe Cup after winning the first of the two games against the Wallabies. Here are the Winners & Losers from the 28-31 win. Winners: Wallace...
Bath v Northampton Saints | Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will kick off with a repeat of last year’s dramatic final as Bath Rugby welcome champions Northampton Saints to The Rec. Alex Mitchell’s...
