Nadine Roos: “We are ready to make a statement”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe growth of the Springbok Women’s team over the last 12 months and their determined climb up the world rankings had many take notice of a potential new entry into the top ten of the world game,...
Stick to take charge of SA ‘A’ team for UK Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA ‘A’ team for their two matches in the UK against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November, in a coaching team which features...
England summer fixtures announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will play two home fixtures at Twickenham Stadium next summer as part of their preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones’ side will host Wales at Twickenham on...
World Cup Preview: Pool B
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks...
World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
Aseza Hele: Springbok Women prefer the underdog tag
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event of the women's game. That...
Rassie Erasmus and Junior Bok coach to lead South Africa Select XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and Bafana Nhleko are reportedly set to lead the South Africa Select XV during the end-of-year tour this November. Erasmus has returned to coaching since his ban from...
John Cooney to switch allegiance to Scotland?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney could switch test allegiances to Scotland next year. The 32-year-old has represented Ireland 11 times since debuting back in 2017 after turning down an...
Women's Rugby World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
