The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
4 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...
MATCH REPORT | Gloucester Rugby 26-35 Saracens Men
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens Men made the perfect start to the new Gallagher Premiership season, as they rampaged their way to a 35-26 bonus-point victory over Gloucester Rugby. The Men in Black kicked off the new era in...
Saracens start the season with a win
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySARACENS MEN MADE THE PERFECT START TO THE NEW GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP SEASON, AS THEY RAMPAGED THEIR WAY TO A 35-26 BONUS-POINT VICTORY OVER GLOUCESTER RUGBY. The Men in Black kicked off the new era...
All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in PNC final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan claimed the remaining open Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 final slot in emphatic style after beating Samoa in an exhibition of running, attacking rugby. The host side scored six tries...
Wellington edge Otago in Thriller
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago's put in their best effort the season agianst Wellington in their NPCclash earlier today, however the vistors prevailed securing 32-28 victory in a thriller at Forsyth Barr Stadium, and effort that...
Reihana commits to the Crusaders
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
Never-say-die Boks fight back to beat NZ in Jozi
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks played catch-up rugby for most of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship epic against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, but came through at the end for the more than 60...
SA player ratings vs NZ
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back after trailing the whole match, to secure a win in Johannesburg. Here we look at the player rankings 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 The Springboks fulback made a try saving...
