australia

Can Australia turn tables on Springboks?

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa started as they mean to go on with their statement win over Australia last weekend, and they have now won their last three Test matches against the Wallabies by an average margin of 24.3 points. The...

Dixon and Snyman amongst the unlucky Springboks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus named a rather interesting and inclusive side to face Australia on Saturday. Although the team will see many fresh and young faces earn their oppurtunity to impress, there are still those...

Stars of rugby sevens set to return as HSBC SVNS 2025 events confirmed

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Stars of Paris 2024 Olympics set to shine again in HSBC SVNS 2025 - rugby sevens’ annual global Series Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver and Hong Kong confirmed as host destinations with...

All Blacks team named to play Argentina at Eden Park

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play Argentina in the second...

“The Wallabies will definitely come back better,” - Elrigh Louw.

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok No 8 Elrigh Louw, who will earn his second start for the team on Saturday when they face the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth, said they were raring to go in anticipation of a massive...

Wallabies duo returns in Perth

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Loosehead prop Angus Bell will make his return from injury against South Africa in Perth on Saturday evening, in the Wallabies’ second Test of the Rugby Championship. He’ll combine with his...

Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Europe has confirmed the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia in 2027. 24 teams will take part in the next Rugby World Cup, meaning four teams...

Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against...

Duo excited to start in “highly motivated Bok team”

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am and flanker Marco van Staden shot down suggestions on Wednesday that the 10 changes to the Springbok team to face the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday was disruptive to their...

Men's World Cup Format Change

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...