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“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...

New British & Irish Lions jersey unveiled

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heritage rugby brand Canterbury of New Zealand has unveiled the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions jersey. The jersey has an updated design in a deeper shade of red and with the classic jacquard...

Autumn Nations Series Round One: Stats debrief

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Autumn Nations Series eased into life on Saturday, with just two fixtures to cast an eye over as England and Scotland hosted New Zealand and Fiji respectively. The series will see a full schedule of...

Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead 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...

Graham ruled out of South Africa clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darcy Graham will miss Scotland's Test against South Africa on Sunday after the wing failed to pass head injury protocols. Graham came off in the closing stages of Saturday's 57-17 win over Fiji following...

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...

Rescheduled URC derbies confirmed

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new dates for the two opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies involving the four South African teams, which were moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final in September,...

SA Rugby gets “growing the game” makeover

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has concluded a restructuring process that will ensure greater emphasis on participation at amateur level, as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation, with its impact already felt after changes...

England 'banging on the door' of rugby's elite, says proud Borthwick

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were edged out 24-22 by New Zealand at Twickenham, but coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the efforts of his players. Steve Borthwick reckons England are "banging on the door" of the elite nations...

England aiming to be one of 'world's best' teams, says Earl

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl hopes "heartache" over summer will help England become "some of the world's best" ahead of their clash with New Zealand. England have aspirations of greatness, asserted Ben Earl as he prepares...