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Rugby Championship: A look at at the venues and history

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

TJ Perenara announces move to Japan from 2025

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has confirmed he will depart New Zealand rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three year deal to play in Japan League One.Perenara said he was excited about a new chapter...

Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...

The Rugby Championship Countdown - History of the competition

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just over a week until The Rugby Championship, lets dive into the history of the competition, some interesting facts and some of the past winners. The Rugby Championship, formerly known as the Tri...

Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks touched down in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming...

July Tests: How each nation fared - WAL

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A few positives for Wales It may seem hard to take anything positive from Wales’ 2-0 Test series defeat in Australia, which followed a 41-13 humbling by South Africa at Twickenham, especially...

Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth.   Wallabies squad (Wallaby number, first Australian...

Boks beaming with excitement for Rugby Champs tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-member squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Castle...

Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...

Rassie believes the Wallabies will be well organised

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday that he expects to face a "well organised" Australia in Brisbane when the Rugby Championship kicks off on August 10.   The teams experienced vastly...