Star centres Ikitau, Suaalii back in settled Wallabies squad for Argentina tour
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies duo Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii have been named to return ahead of next week’s tour of Argentina. The pair headline a settled squad from the sweep of Japan, which begins on August...
All Blacks bite back with eight-try Sharks feast
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCompetition for Test places in the New Zealand squad was heightened by an emphatic 54-0 win in their second tour game, with a clinical performance against the Sharks pleasing coach Dave Rennie. The...
Ethan de Groot re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Highlanders and Southland through to the end of 2029.The 43 Test loose head prop’s new deal extends a cornerstone of...
Los Pumas Name 34-Player Squad for Home Series Against South Africa and Australia
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship complete, Los Pumas are preparing for a three-match home series against South Africa and Australia, with the Visa Galicia Cup on the line in all...
Italy's Marco Riccioni handed a two match suspension.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Riccioni has been handed a two-match suspension after being involved in a brawl during Italy's heavy defeat to Australia. Although he was on the bench at the time, he lashed out at Miles Amatosero,...
Italian prop Riccioni suspended after off-field fight in Wallabies defeat
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly prop Marco Riccioni was on Wednesday banned for two club matches after receiving a red card in his side's 57-10 Nations Championship loss to Australia in Perth. A track-suited Riccioni...
Junior Boks’ title signals pipeline strength, says president
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe triumphant Junior Springboks were praised for their courage, discipline and skill when they returned to South Africa on Monday having retained the Junior World Championship title in Georgia on Saturday. The...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
Foote credits Junior Boks' resilience for special JWC victory
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote paid tribute to his team's resilience, depth and unbreakable bond after South Africa were crowned Junior World Championship winners following a hard-fought victory...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa and...
