Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...
Everything you need to know about WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHong Kong China, Madagascar and the Netherlands will make their WXV 3 debuts this weekend as the global women’s tournament returns with Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification on the line. Three...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders in 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return to the franchise for the 2026 season on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old was a star of the Crusaders back line since his...
Glasgow embracing life as champions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions. Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...
Fixtures for Guinness Women's Six Nations 2025 confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA momentous year for the women's game kicks off in 2025 with the Guinness Women's Six Nations - the fixtures for which have today been revealed. Women’s rugby will take centre stage...
Garden-Bachop joins Moana Pasifika
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika announced the signing of exciting fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season. Garden-Bachop was born in Dunedin and raised in Wellington. He is of Māori, Samoan, French Polynesian...
Defeat costs Wales in World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will drop to 10th place in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings after losing 40-14 to Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday. Ioan Cunningham's new-look side led 7-5 at half-time...
Springboks v All Blacks second Test: Things worth knowing
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand must beat reigning world champions South Africa there on Saturday to have a chance of retaining the Rugby Championship. Cape Town has always been a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks,...
