Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Sensational Stockdale staking his claim for Ireland recall
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Jacob Stockdale, the dream is to pull on the green jersey of Ireland once again and he couldn’t be doing much more to stake his claim. The Ulster winger has made more metres (317) and...
All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
Matera suspended for two weeks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Disciplinary Committee (Committee) has found Pablo Matera of the Argentina team guilty of contravening Law 9.20(a) - A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact...
Saracens name ready for Harlequins derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJuan Martin Gonzalez, who will make his first start of the season on Sunday says he cannot wait to be back in action for the Men in Black in another blockbuster local derby. Sarries round off derby weekend...
Gloucester to team named for Bath derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites side to take on Bath Rugby at a packed-out Kingsholm tomorrow has been revealed. Ciaran Knight comes into the front row after a solid showing off the bench last weekend....
Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons Sale trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they make the Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend trip to Sale Sharks. The winger comes in as one of four changes to the Falcons’ line-up,...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
