Maro Itoje announced as new Saracens Club Captain
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens is delighted to confirm Maro Itoje has been announced as our new Club Captain. The second-rower, who is one of the biggest names in the game will take the reins ahead of the 2024/25 season...
Etzebeth doubtful to face New Zealand in Joburg
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan...
Red Roses squad for pre-season camp
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty-seven Red Roses will link up today (Monday 26th August) as preparations continue for September internationals against France and New Zealand. Maisy Allen, Brooke Bradley and Delaney...
19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...
Boks go back to business for All Black Tests
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said their focus in the next nine days was solely on producing the best quality rugby they could, to build on their encouraging start to the competition. The Springboks...
We Predict The Springboks v All Blacks Line Up
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks have named their squads for Round Two and Three of the Rugby Championship. One of the greatest ever rugby rivalries will be reignited in Johannesburg and Cape Town in back...
All Blacks Prop ruled out of South African tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today the All Blacks revealed that prop Ethan de Groot will play no part in those Tests. The 26-year-old is currently battling a neck injury and he will continue his rehabilitation in New Zealand....
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 23-25 August, 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 this weekend. Samoa will break back into the top 10 of the rankings for the first...
Ranfurly Shield History and Stats
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year). In 1904 the first challenge...
Sef Fa'agase Re-Signs For Reds in 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union has re-signed Sef Fa’agase in a strong signal that the experienced prop has more to give in Super Rugby Pacific.Fa’agase, 33, has signed a new one-year deal for 2025...
