Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...
Red Roses name 2023 Women’s Six Nations squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player England Women training squad for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The squad is made up of 23 forwards and 19 backs. There are returns...
Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations. White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...
New Zealand Rugby statement on All Blacks Head Coach appointment process
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will have a new head coach in 2024 after Ian Foster confirmed he would not be reapplying. Foster’s announcement came five hours after New Zealand Rugby announced the All Blacks...
Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...
England Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 26-player England squad for a three-day training camp in Brighton. England have met up today and will train at Brighton College, following their 20-10 win over Wales in Cardiff...
2024 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with the five rounds of rugby’s greatest annual international Championship set to kick off on Friday 2nd February, with France hosting Ireland. The...
Player of the Match Fickou ‘world-class’, says France coach Edwards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed Gaël Fickou as “world-class” after a match-winning contribution from the centre in France’s thrilling 32-21 win over Scotland in Paris. Fickou...
Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
Gregor Townsend: Scotland played their ‘best rugby of the tournament’ in France defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend feels Scotland delivered their best performance of the Six Nations Championship in their narrow 32-21 defeat against France. Having beaten England and Wales in the opening...
