Denis Leamy Signs Two-Year Extension
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Defence Coach Denis Leamy has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. Leamy is in his third season as Defence Coach having rejoined...
Munster Squad Update
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC round eight clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park. Lions are flying high in the URC with four wins from five games. Kick-off...
Bulls announce end-of-year tour squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White, the Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, has named his 34-men touring squad for the end-of-year tour to Ireland and England. White’s herd first take on Connacht in round 7 of the...
Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...
Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
2 weeks 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...
Nortje injured, Kleyn called up as a replacement
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Edinburgh on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training on Wednesday, which ruled him out of the...
Mapimpi weary of van der Merwe threat
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi said the Springboks are wary of the threat Scotland’s South African-born flyer Duhan van der Merwe poses as they prepare to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first...
“Facing Scotland will be no walk in the park”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa may be considered the favourites when they face Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on Sunday based on their second placed world ranking to Scotland’s...
Boks expecting physical onslaught from Scotland
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for a physical onslaught from Scotland when the teams meet at Murrayfield on Sunday in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Duane...
