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...
All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...
Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
Sharks name strong side full of Springboks for Glasgow
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks team to play Glasgow Warriors at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday has been bolstered by the return of a number of Springboks for this first Vodacom United Rugby Championship...
Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....
England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand. England...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
