A quick look at the Rugby Championship stats
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship (TRC) is one of the pre-eminent international rugby union competitions in world rugby. It is contested annually by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South...
Springbok Squad: Winners and Losers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named his match day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship game and first of two tests against Australia, in Australia. The Springboks have not won back to back games in Australia since...
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Louw earn first starts for Boks in Brisbane
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw will make their first Test starts for South Africa against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday as the Springboks largely reverted to the squad that shared a...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off on Friday, 23 August. Run by World Rugby in partnership with the participating...
World Rugby Match Official appointments set for The Rugby Championship 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve referees from seven nations to preside over 12 Rugby Championship matches Andrea Piardi to become first Italian to referee in competition England’s Christophe Ridley and France’s...
What can we expect in the Rugby Championship
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off in exactly 5 days and here’s what to expect. The opening game of tournament sees Australia take on South Africa at Suncorp stadium in Brisbane at 06:30 local time. The...
Waratahs add to their coaching group as Mike Catt among new faces
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Dan McKellar joining the club as Head Coach for the next three years, he will be ably supported by new assistant coaches Mike Catt OBE, Dan Palmer, and Lachlan McCaffrey. Catt OBE, who played 75...
Papali'i recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027.The 26-year-old has also extended his time with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Signs With Reds
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe influential 122kg forward will return to the Queensland Reds as a far more experienced performer because of stints with England’s Northampton Saints (2022-23) and the Melbourne Rebels (2024).Still...
Rugby Championship: A look at at the venues and history
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is set to get underway next week with both matches starting in the Pacific region. The All Black will host Los Pumas in Wellington to kick off defense of their title. The Springboks...
