Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners
13 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993. 1996 Blues The...
Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
18 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...
Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...
Bulls secure Jannes Kirsten’s signature
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are happy to announce the signing of Premiership and Champions Cup winner, Jannes Kirsten. The multifaceted forward will join the Pretoria-based Vodacom Bulls from 1 July 2023 with his...
Furbank skippers Northampton Saints for East Midlands Derby
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank will lead out Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this weekend when the men in Black, Green and Gold face East Midlands rivals Leicester Tigers. Saints have won on...
Connacht Rugby: New two-year deal for Sam Illo
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Sam Illo has renewed his contract for another two years, keeping him at Connacht Rugby until at least 2025. Illo joined Connacht from Leinster in 2021 and has so far made 7 appearances....
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...
DHL Stormers coach Dobson on the delights of touring
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson is delighted with the challenge of the BKT United Rugby Championship, and that delight is not exclusive to the on-field battles. Dobson is loving the cultural experience that so few get to...