australia

Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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...

Leota joins the Waratahs

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs are thrilled to announce the signing of Wallabies forward Rob Leota for the 2025 season.   The former Melbourne Rebels captain will add considerable leadership, experience, and...

Caleb Clarke extends contract with New Zealand Rugby until 2025

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wing Caleb Clarke has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025.Clarke said he was both proud and determined to add to his 21 Test caps for the...

NZ come from behind to beat Canada in Women's Final

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  New Zealand captured the nation’s first gold of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, winning the women’s rugby sevens title against silver medallists Canada by 19-12. This marks New Zealand’s...

Springbok injury report and interview with Rassie Erasmus

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus fields questions about the Springbok travel ahead of the Australia tests. He discusses injuries and and payer availability