Players leaving and Joining the Premiership
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby seasson, clubs across England are undergoing significant changes ahead of the new campaign. A wave of high-profile departures and exciting new...
Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
Wiese thrilled to be back with Boks along with his brother
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWiese, who will earn his 35th Test cap when he packs down at the back of the scrum against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday, was pleased...
McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...
Damian Willemse speaks ahead of his Springboks return
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse makes a stirring return to the Springbok XV as he resumes his role at fullback for South Africa’s upcoming Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld, marking his first appearance since...
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory...
Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot...
New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano. This clash marks...