Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
URC Round 4 Review
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn “incredible” Croke Park occasion Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park. The...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
WXV 2024 Title permutations
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...
SARU Council to decide on private equity investment
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe membership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will be given the opportunity to determine the sport’s commercial future later this month. A Special General Council (SGC) meeting...
The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
5 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
5 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
5 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...
