Four debutants named to play South Africa in TRC opener
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby22-year-old Tom Hooper has been selected at blindside flanker for his first appearance in Wallaby gold, joining co-captain Michael Hooper and Rob Valetini in the backrow, the latter playing his first ever...
Rugby Championship 2023 Kick-off
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an engaging domestic season and with Rugby World Cup 2023 on the horizon, The Rugby Championship is the perfect stage for players to adjust to the demands of Test rugby and for fans to gauge how...
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...
SANZAAR Dot I's and Cross T's As They Release TRC Match Schedule
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has today confirmed the match schedule for the six-match 2023 Rugby Championship. As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament is reduced to a one-round, home or away,...
All Blacks focused ahead of Rugby Championship opener in Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks are not underestimating the challenge of facing Argentina in Mendoza and would look to do the simple things right in front of a hostile crowd said first five-eighths Richie Mo’unga,...
Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...
Willie le Roux becomes a Blue Bull
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Willie le Roux will be playing in the United Rugby Championship next season after it was confirmed that he will join the Pretoria based Blue Bulls earlier today. Le Roux is set...
Australia U20 vs England U20: Players Who Impressed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tightly contested affair between the England and Australia ended in a stalemate at the Athlone Stadium earlier today. Both sides tried to out muscle each other but had to settle for a 22-22 score...
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...
Leicester Tigers add quartet to 23/24 Senior Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has confirmed four additions to the Senior Squad ahead of the 23/24 season. Included within the quartet of signings is a returning Tiger, who made more...
