Preview: Currie Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dramatic Currie Cup Premier Division tournament is set for an explosive conclusion when the Toyota Cheetahs host the defending champions, the Airlink Pumas, in Bloemfontein this weekend, while the First...
Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby have confirmed that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the...
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda set to miss World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed lock Izack Rodda will likely miss the rest of 2023 with a foot injury. It's a heartbreaking blow for the 26-year-old, re-aggravating the injury that has hampered...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool C preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have only once failed to make the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship, yet their sole title success remains the one they lifted in their home campaign of 2012. The Junior...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
“Mindset all important for Junior Boks” - Lumumba Currie
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two months of preparing in Stellenbosch, the Junior Springboks walked into a vibrant Southern Sun Newlands on Tuesday afternoon, with staff welcoming them with song and dance as the players checked...
Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was in high spirits on Wednesday about his recovery from knee surgery as his team-mates continue to put in the hard yards on the training field for the forthcoming Castle...
'It's the hardest he’s ever worked': Hatley excited to unleash world class Tupou, Alaalatoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew scrum coach Neal Hatley believes the Wallabies have the necessary depth to match it with the best, headlined by returning prop Taniela Tupou. Tupou hasn't played a minute of Rugby in 2023...
Assistant coach Hatley convinced Wallabies can win World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConvinced Australia has the talent to win the Rugby World Cup, new scrum coach Neal Hatley has welcomed the Wallabies' daunting trip to Pretoria as the perfect season starter. Australia open their Rugby...
