Scott Robertson names his squad to face South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison have named their All Blacks team to play South Africa in the third...
SA Rugby adds coaching experience to emulate Bok success
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed key changes to the coaching line-up of its national teams in a bid to emulate the success enjoyed by the Springboks. Experienced former Springbok coaching consultant Swys de Bruin...
SA vs NZ: A 106 test story
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAugust 13 1921 is one of the most significant dates in New Zealand rugby history, as it represents a connection that has withstood all manner of pressures across 100 years of contact with South Africa. That...
Pacific Nations Cup | Japan
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 12Best finish: Champions (2011, 2014, 2019)Most points in a match: 41 (41-7 v Tonga in 2019)Biggest win: 34 (as above)Did You Know? Japan will this year host the inaugural Finals...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...
Springboks' late charge downs Wallabies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa asserted their dominance in the second half as they recorded back-to-back wins over Australia in the Rugby Championship. Malcolm Marx scored two tries in the second half to lead South Africa...
Grounded Boks turn their focus to NZ
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe and Marco van Staden both stressed...
Stars of rugby sevens set to return as HSBC SVNS 2025 events confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStars of Paris 2024 Olympics set to shine again in HSBC SVNS 2025 - rugby sevens’ annual global Series Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver and Hong Kong confirmed as host destinations with...
Wallabies duo returns in Perth
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Angus Bell will make his return from injury against South Africa in Perth on Saturday evening, in the Wallabies’ second Test of the Rugby Championship. He’ll combine with his...
Schmidt: Australia know benchmark after South Africa defeat
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia were hammered 33-7 by South Africa in their Rugby Championship Opener, but Joe Schmidt is trying to take the positives. Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his team now know the "benchmark" for...
