World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
Moerat delighted to lead SA against Portugal
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya...
Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...
Who is Salmaan Moerat?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named his squad to face Portugal on Saturday in Bloemfontein, in the third and final test of the July series. As expected, it was a much-changed side with 7 uncapped players, including...
Boks determined to return to their standards
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...
WATCH: Conor Murray opens the scoring
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game between the South Africa and Ireland got off to a bruising start with a few of the Springbok players going off due to blood injuries. However the visitors were the first to get on the board when...
South Africa vs Ireland: A look at the scrum-half battle
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have officially named their team set to take on the Springboks in their second test on Saturday. All eyes will ascend on Kings Parks stadium for the final game of the two-game series. Bragging...
Springbok hooker pressures ref to watch Ireland scrum tactics
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has once again foound himself in controversy by putting pressure on referee Karl Dickson to keep an eye on Irelands “tricks” at scrum-time when the second...
World Rugby U20 Championship: Pool C Standings
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the final round of pool matches, we take a look at what each nation needs to do to make it out of their respective pools, and maintain their hopes of winning the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024...
South Africa vs Ireland: Key Moments
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a thrilling test match enocunter between back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa, and Six Nations winners Ireland lived up the the hype in a physical encounter with moments of magic from both teams. Here...
