World Cup Preview: Pool B
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Aseza Hele: Springbok Women prefer the underdog tag
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event of the women's game. That...
Eloise Webb: “We have a shared vision at RWC”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe naming of the Springbok Women squad for the 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand resulted in 32 different stories of journeys travelled, but Eloise Webb says all of them have a united vision –...
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs vs Bulls XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChallenge kicks off on Friday, 30 September at 16:15, when the Cheetahs challenge the Bulls XV. The Griquas will take on Emerging Ireland at 13:45 in a friendly match. Both...
England test trio agree new deals with Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed new deals with George Martin, Jack van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward beyond the 2022/23 season. Speaking about the trio, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick...
RWC 2021 Player Profile | Hope Rogers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEntering her third Rugby World Cup, veteran Hope Rogers reflects on her 2014 experience, inspiring the next generation and those who have been with her in support.
Jamie Mackintosh joins Hurricanes as Set Piece Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop, Jamie Mackintosh has been named as the Hurricanes new Set Piece Coach for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. 37-year-old Mackintosh, currently the Forwards...
Springboks seal late bonus point to move level with New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLate tries from Damian de Allende and Malcolm Marx put an end to Argentina's fightback as South Africa made it back-to-back victories. South Africa moved level on points with New Zealand at the...
World Rugby Women's Rankings powered by Capgemini preview: 14 September, 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 warm-up match between England and Wales on Wednesday. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their rating with...
Sarah Hunter returns to captain Red Roses against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his England Women matchday squad to play Wales in the Summer Nations Series on Wednesday. The Red Roses take on Ioan Cunningham’s side at...
