Australia 'fell off a cliff' in biggest-ever Test defeat
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt said his Australia side "fell off a cliff" after they gave up a 17-point lead to suffer a humbling 67-27 defeat to Argentina. Australia suffered their biggest-ever Test defeat on Saturday,...
“Cautious” Boks set sights on the Freedom Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from the Freedom Cup, the Springboks can also make a big leap up the Castle Lager Rugby Championship standings. They also have the opportunity to change their fortunes in Cape Town, where the All...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...
Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...
‘We want to scrum’: Alaalatoa’s clear message after Wallabies scrum suggestions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa insists the squad is eager to turn their scrum into a weapon as they look to back up a powerful performance against Argentina. Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak...
'Job not done' for Springboks after All Blacks triumph, says Kolisi
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi warned his team the job is far from done despite them rallying for a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The Springboks secured a...
Harlequins Sign Argentinian Rodrigo Isgro
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wing, who represented Argentina at the 2023 Rugby World Cup and most recently at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has joined the Club with immediate effect ahead of the 2024/25 season. Renowned...