More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...
Wayne Barnes becomes RFU Board member
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Barnes OBE has joined the RFU Board. He replaces Phil de Glanville, as the RFU Senior Men’s Professional Rugby Board Representative. His appointment begins immediately...
Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...
‘We want to scrum’: Alaalatoa’s clear message after Wallabies scrum suggestions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa insists the squad is eager to turn their scrum into a weapon as they look to back up a powerful performance against Argentina. Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak...
Wallabies pushing expansive style in quest for back-to-back Argentina wins
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies scrumhalf Jake Gordon believes the return to dry conditions can bring the best out of their side as they look to replicate their heroics in Argentina. The scrumhalf suggests the Wallabies' attacking...
Munster Rugby Awards 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCalvin Nash was announced on Tuesday night as the Bank of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare,...
'Job not done' for Springboks after All Blacks triumph, says Kolisi
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi warned his team the job is far from done despite them rallying for a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The Springboks secured a...
Louw ranks facing NZ as his biggest rugby highlight
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Elrigh Louw described South Africa's 31-27 victory against New Zealand in Johannesburg last week as his biggest career highlight and said the team looked forward to facing their...
Human: Boks expecting NZ backlash in Cape Town
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human said on Monday they expected a massive fightback from New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday as the teams battle it out for the Freedom Cup in their second successive...
'It was heart in mouth' - Australia end Rugby Championship losing run
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got their first win in the Rugby Championship since 2022, but they did not make things easy, leaving it until the last touch. Joe Schmidt admitted he was on edge before Australia ended...
