Springboks forced into late change in the pack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff...
Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen...
Vern Cotter named Blues head coach for the next two years
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVern Cotter has been named head coach of the Blues on a two-year contract for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. He will have former All Black, Hurricanes and Wellington player Jason O'Halloran...
Preview: Junior Boks to bring energy and effort to Italian clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks plan to deliver an energetic effort at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday, where they will take on Italy in their second Pool C match of the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship. Junior...
Owens, Macleod and Davies-King released from Welsh Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Parry (Ospreys) has been called up to the squad. Scarlets’ duo Ken Owens (back) and Josh Macleod (shoulder), as well as Cardiff Rugby’s Will Davies-King (foot) have been released due to...
Borthwick selects 36-player squad for Lensbury training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s third Rugby World Cup training camp. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale...
Chandler Cunningham-South Signs For Harlequins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can today confirm the signing of London Irish and England U20s back row Chandler Cunningham-South. The versatile forward, who is comfortable across flanker and number eight, joins Quins following...
Fabien Galtie names four uncapped plays in his RWC2023 Training squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrice Dulin and Baptiste Serin back in contention as they are named in France's 42 Training Squad ahead of the World Cup. Galtie has named four uncapped players in the group with Paul Boudehent, Thomas...
Lawrence and Walker on track to make RWC2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect Bath centre Ollie Lawrence and Harlequins hooker Jack Walker to be available for World Cup selection after they both suffered injuries during training. Premiership player of the season...
38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...
