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Duarttee darts away with World Series award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London...

Grégory Alldritt voted 2023 EPCR Player of the Year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stade Rochelais No 8 and captain, Grégory Alldritt, has capped off an outstanding EPCR season by being voted as the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year.   A leading light in the Stade...

Handre Pollard injury update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury.  The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...

“Disappointed” Blitzboks finish on a high in London

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team shrugged off the disappointment of not making the quarter-finals at the HSBC London Sevens with two big wins on Sunday to claim ninth spot at Twickenham as the HSBC World Rugby...

‘The difference isn’t that big’ – Gibson-Park on Byrne replacing Sexton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby miss fly-half Johnny Sexton’s immense quality and experience, but Ross Byrne has slotted in his role more or less seamlessly, according to scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park.   The...

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...

Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium.   17 clubs have won the EPCR...

Match Preview: Leinster dreaming of fifth star as they take on La Rochelle again

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby will again go in search of a record-equalling fifth Heineken Champions Cup title when they take on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final in Dublin on Saturday.   The...

2023 EPCR Player of the Year shortlist: Antoine Dupont

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Toulousain scrum-half Antoine Dupont is again included on the five-man shortlist for the EPCR Player of the Year award after another superlative campaign.   The France international,...

Blitzboks want to show what they are capable of

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the curtain comes down on the 2023 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the iconic Twickenham Stadium in London this weekend, the Springbok Sevens team will be keen to show what they can do as they still...