A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
4 months 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...
Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
5 months 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...
Composure the name of the game for businessman Umaga
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Umaga showed plenty of composure with his match-winning heroics for Benetton Rugby in Durban last weekend - which is rather appropriate given his business interests outside the game. Along with...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 2: A Cold War
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you have not read part one this story, stop right now, and go find it. If you were with this us last time, then you will have gotten to know of the rise of the “People’s Champs”. The...
Two more England Internationals primed for Barbarian F.C. appearances
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the inclusion of two more England internationals for the KillikCup clash against Fiji this summer, with Jonny May and David Ribbans lined up to represent theinvitational...
Care commits to Quins
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins confirmed Danny Care has signed a new contract with the Club ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 37-year-old, who has a record 374 first-team appearances, signed a new one-year deal which will...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 1: The Origin
6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 was meant to be their year, however, a much needed victory over the greatest test nation in the history of the sport evaded them in an all too familiar setting: The Rugby World Cup qaurter-final....
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
