Bulls welcome the return of Springbok backs for Connacht clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White has named his Bulls teams to tacke Connacht at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening welcoming the return of a trio of Springboks to his backline. Sbu Nkosi was called up to the Springboks...
Dan Carter and Portia Woodman discuss the World Cup favourites and dark horses!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPortia Woodman tells Dan Carter that she believes England, Canada and France are the main threats to hosts and holders New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup, while South Africa are an outsider to watch out...
Handre Pollard on injury: The body is good
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has shared some positive news regarding his knee injury. Pollard sustained a knee injury during the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign. “The...
Argentina centres land on Tyneside to boost Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina pair Matias Orlando and Matias Moroni have landed on Tyneside, insisting they are fit and ready for Newcastle Falcons duty. Orlando is entering his third season at Kingston Park...
World Rugby Awards returns to Monaco for a star-studded edition in November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Awards 2022 will return to Monaco and its prestigious Salle des Étoiles for the first time since the pandemic on Sunday, 20 November to celebrate the best of rugby on and off the...
Josh Navidi faces at least a further month on sidelines
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff and Wales flanker Josh Navidi is not expected to return for at least a month as he continues to be troubled by a neck injury. The 33-cap Cardiff back row man picked up the problem...
Fast Fassi Revving for the Green Light
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship is the starting grid and Cell C Sharks hot rod Aphelele Fassi is ready to race for redemption. A wing crisis at the Springboks this season saw rookies...
Lightning Dayimani Ready to Thunder
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNone celebrated winning the United Rugby Championship Grand Final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title to the...
Kolbe dubs European giants as World Cup favourites
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has dubbed France favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup at the conclusion of next year’s World Cup. Kolbe, who currently plies his trade with Toulon...
Nigel Owens handed a key role amid a significant shake-up in the officiating of the URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has been handed a key role amid a significant shake-up in the officiating of the United Rugby Championship. The URC Independent Referee Selection Panel will include Nigel Owens...
