World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
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...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in. World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...
Nortje commits to the Bulls until 2027
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje has extended his contract with the Bulls until 2027. Nortje says Loftus and the franchise have given him purpose and he looks ahead to the exciting years ahead. “The decision was easy...
Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria. When O'Connell's side won 13-8 when the sides last met at the...
England U20 reveal side to face the Fijians
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have named their England U20 Men’s squad to face Fiji on Matchday 2 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship. The Pool C clash,...
