Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory An unusually unfancied New Zealand dazzled throughout Rugby World Cup 2023, scoring a tournament-high 49 tries (19 more than any other side) and contributing to a dramatic final. The four-point...
Tshituka injury concern as Sharks lose to Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks continued their challenging Europe tour with another United Rugby Championship defeat in Ireland. The South Africans suffered a 13-34 loss to Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night. Dylan...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
Bundee aki signs contract extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...
The BKT URC salutes its terrific Bok 12
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the BKT United Rugby Championship, they are the terrific 12. For the opposition, they’d be the terrifying 12. Whatever the description, those 12 Springboks who will play the All Blacks in Saturday’s...
Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with...
