Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
Three players released by the Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week...
Argentina v South Africa | Los Pumas Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas secured a historic victory and managed to beat each one of their opponents in this seasons competition. Both sides will travel to South Africa and play in Nelspruit to decide the winner of the...
Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...
Statement from the URC regarding Premiership discussions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyContrary to media reports the BKT United Rugby Championship is not engaged in discussions regarding a British & Irish league. Since the introduction of the four South African teams...
The Argentina squad to welcome South Africa in Santiago del Estero
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the first four rounds of the demanding Rugby Championship, Los Pumas have 2 wins and 2 losses and are in second place in the table with 10 points, being the only runners-up to South Africa, which,...
Dan Tobin to join England coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Dan Tobin to his coaching team as a strength and conditioning coach. The 40-year-old joins the England men’s set-up in October from...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
Wayne Barnes becomes RFU Board member
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Barnes OBE has joined the RFU Board. He replaces Phil de Glanville, as the RFU Senior Men’s Professional Rugby Board Representative. His appointment begins immediately...
