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Boks set World Cup squad announcement date

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.     Speaking...

Hurricanes name their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have named their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues, with the Hurricanes looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Jason Holland has made just three changes...

The Rugby Championship 2023 Match Schedule

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR has today confirmed the match schedule for the six-match 2023 Rugby Championship. As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament is reduced to a one-round, home or away,...

Scott Barrett re-signs with NZR, Crusaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks forward Scott Barrett is set to continue building his legacy in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025.   The Crusaders captain has put pen to paper on...

EVOLUTION OF THE LINEOUT | 1967 - 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at a key component of the game. The Lineout.  

Fiji Lock Temo Mayanavanua Signs for Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have secured the signing of Fiji international Temo Mayanavanua, with the lock set to join the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old arrives at cinch...

Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut.   Centre Hannah Jones will...

Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm).   37 players will commence preparations...

Shaun Connor has joined the Wales Women's coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s senior team have appointed Shaun Connor as their new full-time attack and kicking coach ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations campaign.   The former Dragons and Russia coach...

Ngcobo: Blitzboks determined to stop the slide

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team will leave no stone unturned to get back to winning ways when they return to South Africa on Tuesday after a disappointing North American leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.   The...