‘Chills’ – Siya Kolisi relished Toulouse atmosphere
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks flanker Siya Kolisi may have been on the losing side against Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals but one aspect he enjoyed about last Saturday’s game was the raucous...
Leicester ‘hurt’ after battle with ‘favourites’ Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers’ Heineken Champions Cup defeat at Leinster Rugby is tough to digest, according to the Gallagher Premiership side’s head coach Richard Wigglesworth. Leinster...
New Zealand win in Singapore, book Olympic ticket
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens backed up victory in Hong Kong last weekend with their fourth tournament title of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023. New Zealand won the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and qualified...
RIP Ian McIntosh (1938-2023)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer, at the age of 84. Born...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Stormers too good for Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers become the second South African side in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals after overcoming Harlequins 32-28 in an impressive display in Cape Town on Saturday. Deon Fourie...
Sharks thrash Munster in 12-try thriller
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks produced a devastating second-half performance as they beat Munster Rugby 50-35 in Durban on Saturday to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals in their debut EPCR campaign. The...
Champions Cup Preview: Sharks Vs Munster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks and Munster Rugby meet for the first time in the Champions Cup on Saturday when they clash in the Round of 16 in Durban, South Africa. The South African side won their opening three Pool...
Bulls change one for Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have made just one change to its matchday 23 that will take on Stade Toulouse in round 16 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup. Dylan Smith comes in place of Simphiwe Matanzima - who...
