World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool C preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have only once failed to make the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship, yet their sole title success remains the one they lifted in their home campaign of 2012. The Junior...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Cheetahs secure four talented players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs are delighted to confirm the signing of centre Ali Mgijima with the Toyota Cheetahs. He will play with Rewan Kruger, Andisa Ntsila and Laurence Victor, who also recently...
Leinster Rugby Confirm List of Departing Players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll ten players to be acknowledged at end of season Awards Ball Two players, James Tracy and Charlie Ryan, have unfortunately had their careers cut short through injury and retired earlier...
Master versus Apprentice
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving transformed Saracens’ defence into a formidable force, Sanderson had established himself as McCall’s right-hand man and the Irishman declared ahead of their third triumph in four years...
History repeating itself for Sale Sharks class of 06
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Cueto spent his entire career with Sharks and scored the opening try when they won their first, and to date only, Premiership title 17 years ago. The England and Lions winger was part of an exceptional...
Premiership to move 2025 final and accommodate Lions tour in historic first
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions and Premiership Rugby have reached a historic agreement that should bring to an end decades of pre-tour antagonism and conflict over player release, funding and fixture clashes,...
Crusaders Injury Report: Ankle injury rules out Joe Moody for fortnight at least
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders and All Blacks prop Joe Moody is out for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games at least due to an ankle injury which may turn into a season-ender, confirms 1News. Moody limped from...
Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot. This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...
Kerr-Barlow: La Rochelle understand ‘temperament’ required to win final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow says his side understand the mindset required to win a Heineken Champions Cup final after their past two experiences. The TOP 14 side were beaten...
