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Force bolster forward pack with addition of 'explosive' Ekuasi

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ekuasi joins the Force after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Rebels, after making his Super Rugby debut in 2022 with the Blues. The 22-year-old back-rower made 27 appearances for four...

Schmidt: Australia know benchmark after South Africa defeat

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia were hammered 33-7 by South Africa in their Rugby Championship Opener, but Joe Schmidt is trying to take the positives. Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his team now know the "benchmark" for...

New Zealand 30-38 Argentina: Creevy heroics snatch unexpected Pumas triumph

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand were shocked on home soil in their Rugby Championship opener as Argentina battled from behind for victory in Wellington. Agustin Creevy proved the late hero as Argentina stunned New Zealand...

Springboks humble Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia proved no match for world champions South Africa as the Springboks eased to victory in their Rugby Championship opener. South Africa ended Joe Schmidt's unbeaten start as Australia coach...

6 Standout players from Australia v South Africa

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a dominant 33-7 victory over the Wallabies.   Let’s look at 6 standout players and their stats, from the game.   Pieter-Steph...

RSA vs AUS: Player ratings

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Her is our ratings from the Springboks match 15 – Willie le Roux 6/10 Good under the high ball, although he made some questionable tactical kicks early in the game and even cam close to scoring...

The Rugby Championship Round One Preview

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, here’s a preview of the first round. New Zealand v Argentina Saturday 10 August 2024 – 09:05 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Argentina...

Tizzano earns Wallabies debut against Springboks in Brisbane

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

West Australian junior Carlo Tizzano will make his Test debut for the Wallabies in their Flight Centre Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon. Tizzano will start...

Savea to lead All Blacks against Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea will lead the All Blacks against Argentina at Sky Stadium in the opening match of the Rugby Championship. All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches...

Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV 2024 and warm-up matches

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Match official appointed for first two rounds of WXV action on three continents in September and October A total of 18 match official representing 11 nations will take charge of matches Ten officials...