URC Round 6 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Swiel signs on short-term deal with Saracens
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today Saracens announced Tim Swiel has joined the club on a short-term deal. The 31-year-old has joined as injury cover with Louie Johnson sidelined for up to three months after tearing his bicep...
Tuipulotu discusses Scotland captaincy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years on from an international debut against Tonga, Sione Tuipulotu has been named Scotland captain ahead of The Famous Grouse Nations Series. The 27-year-old has explained what...
Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lengthen lead Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory. They ran in five tries during a 33-12...
