Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...
Luke McGrath to captain the side as Hugo McLaughlin and Jerry Cahir to make debuts from the start
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1)...
Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Leinster v Munster: Munster Player Ratings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster stunned Leinster at Croke park, after going behind early in the game. They came back to take control of the game scoring 3 tries in the first half and a penalty try later in the second half. They...
Several Lions return for Leinster ahead of derby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster have named their team to take on Munster Rugby in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Croke Park (KO: 5.15pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1) has been named by Head Coach,...
Boks retain Rugby Championship with tough win in London
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a hard-fought, but well-deserved 29-27 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, coming back from a 13-10 deficit...
Springbok Player Ratings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks secured a tight win at Twickenham as they secured their first ever back to back Rugby Championsip title in their history. Here are the Springbok player ratings from their 27-29 win over...
Erasmus makes minimal changes for London decider
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will...
Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...
Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster. Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...
