Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Kurtley Beale and David Feluiai ruled out.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt's Wallabies have suffered a dual blow ahead of Saturday's opening Test with backline duo Kurtley Beale and David Feluiai ruled out. 95-cap Beale went down during a Shute Shield fixture last...
Springboks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Bears confirm 2024/25 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed a young and exciting Bristol Bears first team squad for the 2024/25 campaign. World class Bill Mata headline signing in 2024/25 squad Overall reduction in average...
Wales confirm squad for Australia tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has confirmed the 34-player squad that will travel to Australia on 26 June. Wales will play two Test matches against the Wallabies in Sydney and Melbourne,...
Rassie Erasmus on the Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as they kicked off their 2024 season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday with a strong second-half...
