Match report | Springboks v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won a pulsating and drama-filled Test by 27-20 against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to go one-nil up in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, a match that will be talked about for...
New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in their first Test under new coach Scott...
Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland...
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in. World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...
Nortje commits to the Bulls until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje has extended his contract with the Bulls until 2027. Nortje says Loftus and the franchise have given him purpose and he looks ahead to the exciting years ahead. “The decision was easy...
