RIP Ian McIntosh (1938-2023)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer, at the age of 84. Born...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Stormers too good for Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers become the second South African side in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals after overcoming Harlequins 32-28 in an impressive display in Cape Town on Saturday. Deon Fourie...
Sharks thrash Munster in 12-try thriller
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks produced a devastating second-half performance as they beat Munster Rugby 50-35 in Durban on Saturday to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals in their debut EPCR campaign. The...
Champions Cup Preview: Sharks Vs Munster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks and Munster Rugby meet for the first time in the Champions Cup on Saturday when they clash in the Round of 16 in Durban, South Africa. The South African side won their opening three Pool...
Bulls change one for Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have made just one change to its matchday 23 that will take on Stade Toulouse in round 16 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup. Dylan Smith comes in place of Simphiwe Matanzima - who...
Felix Jones to join England Rugby coaching staff in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has announced that men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Felix Jones to join his coaching team from 2024. Following a playing career that saw him represent Ireland...
Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens set their sights on Hong Kong return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams return to the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend. After successfully qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and securing their fourth successive...
Samoa to host World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Pacific Challenge will take place in Samoa as it returns for the first time since 2020. The tournament, contested by the national ‘A’ teams of Fiji, Japan, Tonga and Samoa,...
