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SARU Council to decide on private equity investment

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...

The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success

4 months ago by Jonny McCormick

After 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...

Sharks name team for Dragons clash

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two sets of brothers will run out for the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Saturday’s second Vodacom United Rugby Championship game on the road when they meet Dragons RFC in Newport, Wales.   Fresh...

Dumke to lead Springbok Women against Australia

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2.   Dumke, playing in her 32nd Test, will...

Millard only change for Cardiff ahead of Warriors encounter

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made one change as they host reigning champions Glasgow Warriors at the Arms Park on Friday night. The Blue & Blacks are currently two from two in the United Rugby Championship...

Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

Force down Cheetahs with impressive win

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harry Potter starred with a double as the Western Force opened their three-game South Africa tour with an impressive 38-24 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The Force scored four tries...

Yapp recalls Wood to Wallaroos side

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has parachuted scrum half Samantha Wood straight into the side to face South Africa on Sunday (AEST) in the second round of the WXV competition. Wood will start on the bench after...

A look at The Bulls vs Leinster

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 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...