Charlie bounces back from disappointment to star in New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When it was announced that Rugby World Cup 2021 will be hosted by New Zealand a couple of years ago, Springbok Women loosehead prop Sanelisiwe Charlie barely took notice, let alone started online searches...

Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window.   Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...

Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s hopes of lifting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 trophy on home turf were ended in stunning style when Ireland’s men emphatically eliminated the hosts on quarter-finals day at...

Heavyweights flex their muscles on opening day of Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 kicked off in spectacular style at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday, as the big-name sides successfully navigated a day of high-stakes knockout matches. Cape Town is host...

South Africa welcome Ireland, USA and Italy for tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the second Toyota Challenge,...

Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...

Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...

England men’s sevens squad named for LA tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Tony Roques has named his England men’s Sevens squad for the final leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Los Angeles (27/28 August)    Drawn in Pool D, England take...

Japan women and Uruguay men win promotion to HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were scenes of celebration for Japan women and Uruguay men who won the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at Estadio Sant Laura in Santiago, Chile on Sunday.   In doing so, both teams achieved...

Samu Kerevi injured - ruled out for the year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samu Kerevi suffered an ACL injury and will miss the rest of 2022.     🤕 All the best for your recovery Samu! We're right behind you mate 💛💚#Wallabies @eToro_official #ARGvAUS...