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Sharks back rower one of four uncapped players in Scotland's training squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has today named a 36-man squad for a two day training camp ahead of the first game of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series.     The group brings together...

South Africa to welcome fans back in the stands

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has advised its member unions that fully vaccinated supporters will be allowed to return to club and professional rugby matches – within the limits announced earlier this week by the Minister...

SA Rugby assumes administrative control of Western Province RFU

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has advised the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) that it was invoking its constitutional power to take administrative control of the Union.     The advice was provided...

More injury woes for Munster and the Boks' RG Snyman?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After nearly a year out on the sidelines with a serious knee injury, giant South African lock RG Snyman returned to the pitch for Munster in the current United Rugby Championship and looked to...

Rassie Erasmus requests public hearing

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has requested that his upcoming hearing (scheduled for 30 & 31 October) be open to the public.    The reasoning behind this request is to ensure transparency...

Everything you need to know about Saturday & Sunday's United Rugby Championship action

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for Saturday's and Sunday's Round 3 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM...

EPCR working on Club World Cup for rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Outgoing EPCR chairperson Simon Halliday has confirmed that the organisers of the Champions Cup are working towards the organisation of a rugby Club World Cup.     "We are now working...

South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Kolisi opens up on battle with drinking

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi is a venerated figure as South Africa's first black captain and a public advocate for gender equality.   South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has opened up on his battle...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday.   Elton...

URC: Humbling weekend for SA teams

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The slow start for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship continued in round two of the competition with all four sides suffering defeats, albeit in totally different circumstances....