REC - Round 1 Wrap-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Rugby Europe Championship is done and dusted with Romania and Spain kicking off their campaigns well. The Romanians faced Russia first and put on an admiral display, scoring...
Mesu Kunavula commits future to Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian international back-row Mesu Kunavula has become the latest player to commit his future to Edinburgh Rugby after today putting pen-to-paper on a new deal. The 26-year-old...
Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...
Blast from the Past: 'Kolelishvili hit with 14-week ban for pushing referee' (2016)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyViktor Kolelishvili's push on referee Wayne Barnes has landed the Clermont Auvergne forward a three-and-a-half month suspension. Clermont Auvergne flanker Viktor Kolelishvili has been hit with...
World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February. While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...
Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed. Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership. Midi...
Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of test rugby in 2021 has come and gone. A thrilling weekend of action kicked off with an entertaining clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland beating Japan 29-20. At the...
France look to break 11 year hoodoo against All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been 11 long years since France last won against the mighty All Blacks – a sad drought of positivity by anyone’s reckoning. However, come the evening of 20 November, it is very possible...
