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Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales

19 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said on Friday the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in...

Mike Delany steps aside from Black Ferns coaching role

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Black Ferns Assistant Coach Mike Delany has decided to step away from his role with the national team. Delany said it was a tough decision to make, but believed it was best for himself and the team to...

World Rankings preview

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

Match Day Programme: Wales v South Africa

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a fixture that never lack in physicality, or intensity, the defending world champion Springboks, arrive at the Principality Stadium today in Cardiff with one goal in mind: to end their tour of Europe...

Iakopo Mapu signs season-long deal at Saints

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints announce that back-row forward Iakopo Mapu has joined the Club until the end of the 2024/25 season.     The 27-year-old Samoan, who can be deployed at flanker or No.8, arrived...

Raffi returns for Sale against Falcons

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Schonert returns alongside England Internationals Bevan Rodd and Raffi Quirke, as Gareth Harris names an experienced side to face Newcastle Falcons in round three of the Premiership Rugby Cup. The...

Gloucester name team to face Exeter

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Skivington has re-called several senior players for the third round of the Premiership Rugby Cup at Kingsholm tomorrow night. The Cherry & Whites, who are currently two-from-two in the competition...

Saints announce annual financial results for 2023/24

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints plc has today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2024. Saints crowned Gallagher Premiership champions in 2023/24 season. Club achieved turnover of £21.9m...

Fassi wants to stay after fighting his way back

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fassi made his Bok debut against Georgia in 2021, played against Argentina later that year and he earned his third cap against Wales a year later in July 2022. The fleet-footed Fassi had to wait almost...

'World-class' Scotland will provide Wallabies' sternest test – Skelton

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will face their sternest test to date when they continue their autumn tour against a "world-class" Scotland team at Murrayfield on Sunday. That is the view of forward Will Skelton, who believes...