Former All Blacks take centre stage in round two of the Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath and Panasonic Wild Knights led the two conferences in the Top League after two rounds of action. Sungoliath claimed a comfortable 14-31 victory over Honda in round two while...
'I felt arms hitting me but I knew I wasn’t held' - Cheslin Kolbe on his RWC Final Try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning winger, Cheslin Kolbe has spoken about his match-winning try against England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. Kolbe spoke to Alex Payne and former England flanker...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Erasmus breaks down in heart-wrenching interview about tragic Mapimpi story
5 years ago by rugbydump.comFormer Springboks head coach Rassie Errasums was reduced to tears while telling an emotional story about the tragic upbringing of South African winger Makazole Mapimpi.
The story of Makazole Mapimpi which brought Rassie Erasmus to tears
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final episode of Chasing the Sun aired over the weekend as is being touted the world over as a beautifully put together series conveying a special story of not just rugby, but humanity. The...
One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
All Black scrumhalf TJ Perenara poised for Japan move
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes scrumhalf TJ Perenara is on the verge of signing a deal to join a Japanese side for the 2021 Top League season as part of a lucrative rugby sabbatical. A report...
Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am to lead Springbok Green and Gold teams
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will resume his leadership duties in the national team colours on Saturday for the first time since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup after being named alongside...
Kings go into liquidation
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby yesterday announced that the Southern Kings franchise have been placed in liquidation due to R55 million debt, according to a report in supersport.com. Andre Rademan, Kings board chairman,...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
