Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to confirm the signing of Toyota Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been earning rave reviews in South Africa and was...
Wiese signs with the Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed lock, Cobus Wiese on an initial two-year deal beginning 1 July 2024. The 26-year-old forward has been a key feature for his Premiership club, the Sale Sharks whom he has...
Pressure on in penultimate derby round in SA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final...
URC Origins: Vincent Koch - 'There will never be another coach like that'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAcross Rounds 10 and 11 the BKT URC invites teams, players, and fans to celebrate the communities and people who helped launch the careers of hundreds of rugby players and coaches as part of #OriginRound. Hollywoodbets...
Captains create street art ahead of HSBC SVNS in Los Angeles
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe captains of the 12 men's and women's teams left their mark on LA by creating a piece of street art ahead of the fifth round of the HSBC SVNS on 1-3 March Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC...
WXV 2024 heads to Canada, South Africa and Dubai as qualification for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 intensifies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returns in September and October with Canada, South Africa and Dubai hosting the best of the best in women’s international rugby. With the added excitement of six Women’s Rugby World Cup...
WXV 2 returns to South Africa in September
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix of the best women’s teams on the planet will return to South Africa later this year for the second instalment of WXV 2 after World Rugby announced the host venues for their three flagship annual...
Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...
Argentina And New Zealand Win HSBC SVNS In Vancouver
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina win third consecutive men’s title with 36-12 victory over New Zealand, while France win bronze. New Zealand beat France 35-19 to claim women’s gold as hosts Canada claim bronze Argentina...
England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie George conceded England were “not good enough” in their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland but the captain remained adamant they were heading in the right direction overall under Steve Borthwick. The...
