Victor Sekekete named Cheetahs new captain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVictor Sekekete has been named the Cheetahs captain for the Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup. Sekekete takes the reigns from Ruan Pienaar, who led the team in 35 games. "I'm nearing...
England announce World Cup Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England Women’s squad for the Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand has been named.Sarah Hunter captains the 32-player group, which comprises of 19 forwards and 13 backs.The squad includes six...
Steyn and Du Toit to start against Los Pumas as Boks make minor changes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s final round Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, while he also...
Defeat drops Wallabies further down World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s last-gasp defeat to New Zealand in Melbourne last week has dropped them to a new low of ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings The Wallabies looked to have...
Latest World Rankings: Defeated Wallabies drop to all-time low
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s last-gasp defeat to New Zealand in Melbourne last week has dropped them to a new low of ninth in the World Rugby Rankings. Australia battled back from 18 points behind...
Springboks squad update: two players recalled, five released
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, while four players were...
Nienaber praises Bok fightback against Argentina for bonus-point win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s fighting spirit to grind their way to a crucial 36-20 victory against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in the Castle Lager Rugby...
Springboks seal late bonus point to move level with New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLate tries from Damian de Allende and Malcolm Marx put an end to Argentina's fightback as South Africa made it back-to-back victories. South Africa moved level on points with New Zealand at the...
Coetzee Will Add To The Roar Of The Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African rugby players, previously seduced by playing overseas, are wanting back to South Africa for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship – and among the latest to return to the Republic is...
Jake White commits long-term to Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed for a long-term stay at Loftus Versfeld with a contract extension that will see him at the helm of the side until 2027. The 58-year-old 2007...
