Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...

6 Winners & Losers: Springbok squad announcement

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will face England at Twickenham on Saturday 16 November 2024. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has today announced his matchday squad and here are our winners and losers.   Winners: Wilco...

Scott Cummings receives 1 game ban

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Cummings appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee via video link having received a 20 minute red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (e) in the match between Scotland...

World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...

Player Ratings: Scotland

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland put on a spirited performance against the South Africa today, although the scoreline may reflect differently, the Scott's puton a valiant effort in both halves. Join us as we take a look at the...

Four-try Boks grind out victory in Edinburgh

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks eased to a ninth successive victory, 32-15 (halftime 19-9), over a combative but ultimately out-gunned Scotland in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on...

“Facing Scotland will be no walk in the park”

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa may be considered the favourites when they face Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on Sunday based on their second placed world ranking to Scotland’s...

Boks expecting physical onslaught from Scotland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Stick pleased with building blocks for Bok tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said he was pleased with the team’s first two days of preparations for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Jersey, adding that the enthusiasm among the players...