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Handre Pollard injury update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury.  The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...

Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season.   This...

Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup.   The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...

Gregor Townsend signs new Scotland deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension which will see him lead the side up until April 2026. Townsend began his term in 2017 and has since become the longest...

Springboks return to business with two preparation camps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season.   The first camp...

Saints confirm seven players to depart this summer

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can confirm that Brandon Nansen, Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi, Ethan Grayson, Frankie Sleightholme, Callum Burns, Archie Kean and Joseph Gaffan will leave the Club at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.   The...

Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions...

Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Switzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.   A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...

Top Tries - Finals Weekend Rugby Europe Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at the Top 5 tries from the Finals weekend in Badajoz and Amsterdam.