Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season teams are finalising their player rosters Moana Pasifika Ardie Savea [pictured above] has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and...
Boks expecting physical onslaught from Scotland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for a physical onslaught from Scotland when the teams meet at Murrayfield on Sunday in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Duane...
Borthwick urges England to 'finish the job' ahead of Autumn Nations Series opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were narrowly beaten in their two previous meetings with New Zealand, and Steve Borthwick wants his players to be more ruthless. Steve Borthwick has challenged England to "finish the job" by converting...
France make a host of changes to Autumn Nations squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter some withdrawals, the French coaching staff has called new players to join the group of 42 in preparation for three matches this fall. Fabien Galthié's team will take on Japan, New Zealand,...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Antoine Dupont returns for France
4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby42 players have been selected int the French squad for the upcoming matches this fall against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina at the Stade de France. The team will see the return of French captain and...
Gatland braced for ‘tough, physical encounter’ against Fiji
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is preparing for another “tough, physical encounter” against the Fijians when his Welsh side opens their three match Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 10...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
