Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...
England Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
Cassius Cleaves signs new contract with Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins is thrilled to confirm 21-year-old winger Cassius Cleaves has signed a contract extension with the Club. The Academy graduate who began his rugby at Wimbledon College has represented England...
Sleightholme extends Saints stay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...
England vs South Africa: A statistical look
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...
Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...
4 Australia XV stars to join Wallabies squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have called Hamish Stewart, Darby Lancaster, Tom Hooper and Harry Hoopert into the squad ahead of the Scotland Test. The group will link up with the Test squad after featuring for Australia...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...
Borthwick concedes 'these are painful days' after Springboks defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was left "incredibly disappointed and frustrated" following England's defeat by South Africa, conceding "these are painful days". England suffered their fifth successive Test...
France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...
