Teddy Wilson named as Junior Wallabies captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs scrumhalf Teddy Wilson has been announced as Junior Wallabies captain for 2023. Wilson will lead the side in a two-match series against the New Zealand U20s next week before the squad heads...
Hurricanes sign powerful young tight head prop, Siale Lauaki
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today confirmed the signing of young tighthead prop, Hurricanes and New Zealand under-20 representative, Siale Lauaki, until 2025. Lauaki, who was first identified at St...
Duarttee darts away with World Series award
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London...
Handre Pollard injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury. The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...
“Disappointed” Blitzboks finish on a high in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team shrugged off the disappointment of not making the quarter-finals at the HSBC London Sevens with two big wins on Sunday to claim ninth spot at Twickenham as the HSBC World Rugby...
Former All Black Mauger quits as Moana Pasifika coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger quit Monday as head coach of Super Rugby Pacific bottom side Moana Pasifika to spend more time with his family. The 42-year-old took the reins of the Auckland-based...
Brad Shields signs with Wellington Rugby for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union have today announced the signing of former England international, Brad Shields. Shields will return to New Zealand to link up with Wellington in the 2023 Bunnings...
‘The difference isn’t that big’ – Gibson-Park on Byrne replacing Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby miss fly-half Johnny Sexton’s immense quality and experience, but Ross Byrne has slotted in his role more or less seamlessly, according to scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park. The...
Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
