Arendse, Steenkamp and Mkhari win big at 22/23 Bulls Awards evening
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls held its annual combined awards evening, celebrating achievements by the Vodacom Bulls, Bulls junior sides as well as the Bulls Daisies who remain undefeated in their debut season of professional...
Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm). Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...
Gatland names his team to take on England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the Vodafone Summer Series match against England this Saturday at Principality Stadium Leigh Halfpenny is named at fullback...
Breakdown Focus for All Blacks in second Bledisloe Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan said there is still plenty to strive for in Saturday afternoon's final home Test of the year against Australia in Dunedin. And after the 38-7 Lipovitan-D...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
England Rugby squad update
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby40 players assembled at the England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Sunday evening (23 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Forwards (22)Jamie Blamire (Newcastle...
