Wales must 'show courage and front up' against South Africa, says Gatland
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has urged Wales to "show real courage and front up" in their final Autumn Nations clash against South Africa. Gatland's side bring the curtain down on a disappointing year when they welcome...
Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
3 weeks 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...
Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...
Kleyn: “A dog in the corner is always dangerous”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final last year, was delighted to be back in the team and warned that Wales would be “dangerous”...
Wales team to face South Africa
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Head Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland has named his team to face the World Champions, South Africa in the final match of the 2024 Autumn Series at the Principality Stadium, on Saturday 23 November at...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
4 weeks 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...
Wainwright wants Wales ‘to make things right’
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Wainwright wants his Welsh teammates to “make things right” and “give the fans something to cheer about” when they take on South Africa in their final Autumn Nations Series...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...
What happened the last time Wales met the Springboks
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier this year, South Africa picked up victory in their first Test match since October's Rugby World Cup final, beating Wales 41-13 at Twickenham in a weekend of the summer internationals. As the two...
England vs South Africa: A statistical look
4 weeks 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. After...
