Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria. When O'Connell's side won 13-8 when the sides last met at the...
England U20 reveal side to face the Fijians
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have named their England U20 Men’s squad to face Fiji on Matchday 2 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship. The Pool C clash,...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...
Hooper calls quits on an illustrious career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper, who holds the record for the most caps as Australia captain, put an end to his international rugby career yesterday after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old,...
Tshakweni trades Cheetahs for Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal. Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
Springboks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
