All Black Player Ratings | RSAvNZL
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks were again put to the sword by the Springboks for the fourth time in a row, losing 18-12 in Cape Town. The All Blacks did well to isolate Boks in contact, force breakdown penalties. However,...
Springbok Player Ratings | RSA v NZL
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and the Springboks win the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 by beating the All Blacks twice in a row during the Rugby Championship in South Africa. Table Mountain provided...
8 Key moments from South Africa v New Zealand
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn electrifying match between rugby’s two biggest rivals. South Africa faced New Zealand in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town. Here we highlight some key moments from...
“Cautious” Boks set sights on the Freedom Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from the Freedom Cup, the Springboks can also make a big leap up the Castle Lager Rugby Championship standings. They also have the opportunity to change their fortunes in Cape Town, where the All...
Dan Tobin to join England coaching team
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Dan Tobin to his coaching team as a strength and conditioning coach. The 40-year-old joins the England men’s set-up in October from...
Springboks v All Blacks second Test: Things worth knowing
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand must beat reigning world champions South Africa there on Saturday to have a chance of retaining the Rugby Championship. Cape Town has always been a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks,...
Schmidt forced into backline changes for Argentina Test
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia's second test against Argentina will be the perfect opportunity for players to step up as they look to continue their winning momentum. Schmidt has been...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA. The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...