Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Europe has confirmed the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia in 2027. 24 teams will take part in the next Rugby World Cup, meaning four teams...
Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against...
Duo excited to start in “highly motivated Bok team”
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Lukhanyo Am and flanker Marco van Staden shot down suggestions on Wednesday that the 10 changes to the Springbok team to face the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday was disruptive to their...
Men's World Cup Format Change
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
Has Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu cemented his spot in the Green and Gold?
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFeinberg-Mngomezulu made his first start for the Springboks this past Saturday in Brisbane earning him his 5th test cap. Sacha has been hyped up since last year after having a couple of star performances...
Force bolster forward pack with addition of 'explosive' Ekuasi
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEkuasi 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
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia 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
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew 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...
