The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
3 months ago by Jonny McCormickAfter back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...
A look at The Bulls vs Leinster
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the last few years, the rivalry between South Africa and Ireland on the rugby field has grown immensely. Both nations have battled tirelessly for the number spot in the world rankings, which included...
Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
Three players released by the Springboks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week...
Argentina v South Africa | Los Pumas Player Ratings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas secured a historic victory and managed to beat each one of their opponents in this seasons competition. Both sides will travel to South Africa and play in Nelspruit to decide the winner of the...
Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...
Statement from the URC regarding Premiership discussions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyContrary to media reports the BKT United Rugby Championship is not engaged in discussions regarding a British & Irish league. Since the introduction of the four South African teams...
