Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt says he remains unsure about some of his Australia players following their 40-29 victory over Georgia at Sydney Football Stadium. Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight scored doubles...
Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and will play for Moana Pasifika in DHL Super Rugby Pacific from 2025.The All Blacks Vice-Captain’s contract takes him through...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
England u20's end eight-year wait for title
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ended France's dominance of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a 25-13 victory in Friday's final at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It was England's first title since 2016 and their fourth overall,...
Junior Boks end Championship on positive note
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his players’ dedication and character as they beat Wales to finish their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a positive note in Cape Town...
Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...
Moerat delighted to lead SA against Portugal
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya...
Spain U20 beat Fiji U20 in thriller
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLast year’s U20 Trophy winners Spain scored in sudden-death extra-time to break Fijian hearts and guarantee their place in the 2025 U20 Championship in a dramatic opener to the final day of the tournament. With...
Reds Edged By Wales 36-35 in Thriller
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds winger Mac Grealy broke his 2024 try drought in spectacular fashion yet Wales still found a last-gasp escape at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday night.The underdog Reds were pipped...
Cardiff snap up Aled Davies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff are thrilled to have secured the services of Aled Davies, bringing the international scrum-half back to Wales on a long-term contract. The 31-year-old has spent the past four seasons at...
