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Soyizwapi: We give ourselves a chance to medal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification...

World Rugby U20 Championship disciplinary update: Stanley Solomon (New Zealand)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand winger, Stanley Solomon, has received a two-match sanction for a dangerous tackle in their match against France on 14 July, 2024 in the semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship taking...

Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...

Canterbury Announce New FPC Head Coach for 2024 Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury announced that Solomona (Mona) Paraki will be stepping up as the new 2024 FPC Head Coach for the season, marking a promising progression as Paraki transitions from his previous role as the attack...

Carter & Horton re-commit to Force

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force have received a double boost with the re-signings of veteran Wallabies lock Sam Carter and dynamic hooker Tom Horton. Carter, 34, offered a glimpse of his experience and quality across...

Moerat to lead new-look Bok team featuring seven uncapped players

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Salmaan Moerat will take over the Springbok captaincy for the first time when he leads a squad featuring seven uncapped players in a first Test with emerging nation Portugal in the final match of the Castle...

English Rugby facing administration problem

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

English rugby faces a glaring double standard that highlights the ineffectiveness of its administration. At the heart of this issue is the restriction imposed on national team coach Steve Borthwick, preventing...

Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...

Boks determined to return to their standards

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...

Match Report | England U20 v Ireland U20

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Ireland drew 22-22 in their last encounter during the U20 Six Nations and met again in the U20 World Championship Semi-Final.   Ireland had a strong start to the match and were rewarded...