New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in their first Test under new coach Scott...
Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans against Ireland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland...
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in. World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...
Nortje commits to the Bulls until 2027
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje has extended his contract with the Bulls until 2027. Nortje says Loftus and the franchise have given him purpose and he looks ahead to the exciting years ahead. “The decision was easy...
Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...
