Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
Billy Twelvetrees announces his retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders have confirmed that former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees has decided to retire from professional rugby union. It is with a warm heart that we wish Billy all the best...
Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening...
England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...
Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Carbonel ruled out of South American tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Montpellier fly-half Louis Carbonel has been ruled out of France's South America tour with a hamstring injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Monday. Carbonel, 25, who won the last...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...
China and South Africa qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic rugby sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChina women and South Africa men secured the twelfth and final places in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 rugby sevens competitions with victory at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco China women...
