Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Nama Xaba to the Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have acquired the services of Kuyenzeka ‘Nama’ Xaba on an initial two-year deal. As he is affectionately known, ‘Nama’ slots into the openside flanker...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
South Africa vs Wales: Player Focus - Evan Roos
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers 8th man who recently earned his 50th cap for his club made his 6th appearance for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham. Roos carried on his rich form from the United Rugby Championship...
Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...
EPCR 2024/25 Season Pool Draws format announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged in Cardiff on Tuesday 2 July. Both draws will be streamed live on epcrugby.com and the event, which...
Rowntree named URC Coach of the season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby’s Graham Rowntree has been voted BKT Coach of the Season following another excellent campaign with the Irish province. Having led Munster to BKT URC glory last season, Rowntree and...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Sanele Nohamba wins URC POTY
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLions playmaker Sanele Nohamba has been named Vodacom URC Player of the Season 2024 following a fantastic campaign with the Johannesburg-based franchise. The award was open to any...
