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Edmed added to Wallabies side for Springboks Rugby Championship opener

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Playmaker Tane Edmed has been added to the Wallabies bench for Sunday’s (AEST) Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg. Edmed replaces Nick Champion de Crespigny after coach...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16 August, 2025

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for opening round of The Rugby Championship 2025 this weekend.  Permutation highlights: South Africa’s number one ranking is at threat...

Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his...

Reds Fall Short against Tonga in Nuku'alofa

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds were today beaten 38-19 in Nuku’alofa by a Tongan national side bristling with Test stars based in Europe and Japan.Skipper Jock Campbell rued the number of errors made by the...

Wallabies’ Ellis Park Squad: The Big Winners and Losers

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have confirmed their 23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Johannesburg. Joe Schmidt’s selection has thrown up a few surprises, with some players...

O'Connor to start for Wallabies in Johannesburg

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby number 832 James O’Connor will start at flyhalf against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday evening (local time) as the Wallabies kick off their 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship...

Harry Johnson-Holmes extends with Force, ready to settle "unfinished business"

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

"Unfinished business" is on Harry Johnson-Holmes' mind, with the 91-capped Super Rugby veteran confirming he will sign on for a second season at the Western Force. The last two years have been a frustrating...

'Big Horse' and 'Baby Bear' lead Wallabies charge for Boks

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have welcomed former All Black Aidan Ross into their ranks, with Zane Nonggorr likening the veteran loosehead prop to an extra coach for the side. Set to square off against the most formidable...

Wallabies keen to build momentum following British & Irish Lions third Test win

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

As they approach their first match of the Rugby Championship against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday (local time), the Wallabies are focused on building confidence in their methods and growing...

Stannard to lead Force in Super Rugby AUS as coaching staff revealed

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Stannard will head up the Western Force’s coaching staff which is full of past players for the Super Rugby AUS competition which starts next month. The 42-year-old ex-Force half-back, who...