Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...
All Blacks secure victory in Yokohama
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyForced to struggle through a below-par second half, the All Blacks started their northern tour with a 64-19 Lipovitan B Test with Japan in Yokohama on Saturday. A frustrating third quarter in...
Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate. The...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Player pool announced as USA round out 2024 in Europe
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe USA Men’s Eagles will complete a nine-test match 2024 this November in Europe, traveling overseas to compete against Portugal, Tonga and Spain. Head Coach Scott Lawrence and staff have selected...
Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season. The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Springbok Women to open RWC campaign against Brazil
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will play Brazil in their opening match of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, facing their Pool D opponents for the first time at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest celebration of women’s rugby will kick-off with hosts England facing USA in the opening match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 22 August 2025. The match schedule has been...
