Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
Scotland vs Portugal: A statistical look
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. Scotland...
Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...
Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...
Player Ratings: Scotland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland put on a spirited performance against the South Africa today, although the scoreline may reflect differently, the Scott's puton a valiant effort in both halves. Join us as we take a look at the...
Four-try Boks grind out victory in Edinburgh
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks eased to a ninth successive victory, 32-15 (halftime 19-9), over a combative but ultimately out-gunned Scotland in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on...
Nortje injured, Kleyn called up as a replacement
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Edinburgh on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training on Wednesday, which ruled him out of the...
Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...
