Kolbe dubs European giants as World Cup favourites
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has dubbed France favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup at the conclusion of next year’s World Cup. Kolbe, who currently plies his trade with Toulon...
England Training Squad: Tuilagi returns, Tizard called up, Care omitted
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad who will meet for a three-day training camp this weekend. England will begin preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series...
Boks aim to make Heritage Day extra special for South Africans
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are determined to make Heritage Day extra special for their South African fans on Saturday when they battle it out with Argentina for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title in front of...
Beauden Barrett linked with Top 14 switch, Jalibert to leave Bordeaux?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett has been linked with a move to the Top 14 with his current contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues expiring after the Rugby World Cup. Reports in France state that Beauden...
How the final round of the Rugby Championship can impact the World Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have published the ranking permutations ahead of the final round of the Rugby Championship. South Africa could fall as low as fifth in the rankings but cannot...
Australia's Swain banned for Tupaea clean-out
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Swain will miss Australia's matches with New Zealand, Scotland and France after being banned for six weeks. Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks for his...
Black Ferns named for last Test before Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong Black Ferns side has been named by coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen for their last Test match before the Rugby World Cup, hosting Japan at Eden Park on Saturday. The...
Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. Injuries...
Australia A squad confirmed for Japan tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a 34-man squad for the upcoming three-match tour against Japan XV in Japan. Gilmore has named 12 capped Wallabies in the group plus current...
Jake White commits long-term to Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed for a long-term stay at Loftus Versfeld with a contract extension that will see him at the helm of the side until 2027. The 58-year-old 2007...
