Brumbies elevate four players to 2025 Super Rugby Pacific squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies announced the signing of four players to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific roster, all being elevated from the Elite Development Squad. In a great showcase of the Brumbies pathways,...
Ethan Burger moves from Pretoria to Exeter
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
Matera suspended for two weeks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Disciplinary Committee (Committee) has found Pablo Matera of the Argentina team guilty of contravening Law 9.20(a) - A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact...
Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
URC Round 4 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn “incredible” Croke Park occasion Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park. The...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
First home win for Chieka as Leicester beat Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika oversaw a memorable first home victory as Leicester Tigers boss as they beat rivals and Premiership title holders Northampton Saints. Freddie Steward put the hosts ahead with a try...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
