Van der Flier, Demant and Smith land top World Rugby awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant were named the best rugby players in the world on Sunday, with Wayne Smith the number one coach. Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named...
Six players to join Springbok squad in England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber called up six players to his squad for Saturday's final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against England, as a few players left camp to join up with their French and UK...
Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front. Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...
Springboks seek consistency after outplaying Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi praised their team’s effort as they outplayed Italy 63-21 at Stadio Luigi Ferreraris in Genoa on Saturday in their third Castle Lager Outgoing...
Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year. Ireland head into the match off...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Ireland make seven changes to face Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the final Ireland Match Day Squad of 2022 for Saturday’s Nations Series finale against Australia at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8pm, live on Virgin Media,...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...
Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnergetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday. The...
