South Africa fly-half Pollard to replace injured hooker Marx
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed that fly-half Handre Pollard has replaced hooker Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Marx suffered a "long-term" knee injury in training on Wednesday,...
RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford. The...
South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...
Springboks announce team to begin title defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. De Klerk is one of 11 players to retain...
Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...
South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...
Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...
Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season
1 year ago by Larrissa FallsThe ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order Gervais...
Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...
Taine Plumtree still in hunt for Wales World Cup place despite shoulder issue
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that Plumtree faces a period of rehabilitation. Wales back-row forward Taine Plumtree does not require shoulder surgery after being injured against...
