Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...
Newcomer De Beer Aims for More Derby Success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving had a wet, windy and winning first taste of a Welsh derby in the BKT URC, new Cardiff Rugby fly-half Tinus de Beer is hoping for different conditions and a different style of game this weekend -...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
Kolisi: “RWC victory was for every South African”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team’s back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories was not for the players, but for every South African as the team touched down on local soil at a packed OR Tambo...
'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....
TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...
