Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
2 months 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...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
2 months 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...
Samu Kerevi to miss rest of Spring Tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Samu Kerevi has copped a two match ban for his high shot during the Wallabies’ win over Wales. Kerevi was sent off just after the break after collecting Wales flanker Jac Morgan...
Argentina team named for last fixture of the year
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
2 months 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...
England Squad Update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
Cassius Cleaves signs new contract with Harlequins
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins is thrilled to confirm 21-year-old winger Cassius Cleaves has signed a contract extension with the Club. The Academy graduate who began his rugby at Wimbledon College has represented England...
Sleightholme extends Saints stay
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...
England vs South Africa: A statistical look
2 months 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...
Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look
2 months 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...
