Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front. Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...
Springboks seek consistency after outplaying Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi praised their team’s effort as they outplayed Italy 63-21 at Stadio Luigi Ferreraris in Genoa on Saturday in their third Castle Lager Outgoing...
Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year. Ireland head into the match off...
Azzurri hunt another victory against wounded Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wounded Boks will be on the hunt for their first win of the campaign when they face off against the Italians at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella on Saturday afternoon. Last weekend, the Boks recorded...
Connacht Rugby and BLK reveal celebratory 2022/23 European Kit
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby, in partnership with BLK Sport, have revealed their new European kit for the 2022/23 season.In the 1997/98 season, Connacht Rugby made history when the club defeated Begles-Bordeaux away...
World Rugby ban Rassie Erasmus over recent Tweets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has issued SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus with a ban on all match day activities for two matches as a result of recent social media posts. The ban comes after Erasmus posted...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...
Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnergetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday. The...
Sexton "ready to go" for Ireland vs Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish fans will breathe a sigh of the relief with the news that inspirational captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton looks to be ready for action this weekend against Australia after a nervous wait on a leg...
