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Could Other Nations Follow New Zealand In Launching Or Re-Launching International 'A' Teams?

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Tuesday, New Zealand Rugby revealed that there will be a new high-performance team that will assemble this year and undertake a mini-tour of Northern Hemisphere venues. The new side dubbed the...

Dates And Kick-Off Times Confirmed For GUINNESS PRO14’s Final Round

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The dates and kick-off times for what is set to be a mouth-watering final round of GUINNESS PRO14 action have been confirmed as a full slate of derbies will decide final series placings and European qualification....

Premiership Rugby Week 13 Wrap Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

      Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints Northampton Saints put their shoulders to the wheel to grind out a tough win against Worcester Warriors, thereby putting an end to their...

Blues sweep past the Hurricanes

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coming back from a tough tour in South Africa, the Blues were always going to find it tough to get a result out of the Hurricanes this evening. However, it was their passion, grit, and determination that...

Too Much, Too Soon: The French gateway for South African rugby talent

6 years ago by Rugby World

Rugby agent Anthony Johnson talks us through the big life decisions facing ambitious young talents. Part of our 'Too Much, Too Soon' series.Homeland: The flag of South Africa (Getty Images)Too Much, Too...

University Challenge: A look at the Varsity Cup

6 years ago by Rugby World

No fewer than 12 of the world champion Springboks team came through the Varsity Cup or Shield. Can South Africa’s university game show us the stars of the future? This feature first appeared in Rugby...

Thomas dropped as Penaud returns for France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie has made one enforced and one tactical switch to his starting XV to face Scotland on Sunday in round 4 of the Six Nations.   Scotland go in search of another Murrayfield triumph over...

Sharks on the hunt for top spot in the SA conference

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday in their first game since returning from their successful Super Rugby tour of Australasia. The Durban side can top the South African Conference if they...

Edinburgh sign promising South African straight out of school

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh have today confirmed the signing of South African centre Jordan Venter.     The 17-year-old will link-up with the capital club in December 2020 following the conclusion of the...

How Are The Super Rugby Conference Tables Are Shaping Up?

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After five rounds, Super Rugby has no more unbeaten sides left in the competition and has a top 8 that is currently separated by only four points.      So far this season we have seen...