By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
6 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks head to Ellis Park on Saturday for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with New Zealand’s ball-in-hand attack set to meet South Africa’s physicality. Here's...
De Allende strikes 100 in RGR opener against New Zealand
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Boks meet the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Castle Double Malt...
All Blacks named for first South Africa Test in Johannesburg
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward and Captain Ardie Savea, halfback Cam Roigard and outside back Will Jordan will make their first appearance of the tour against the Springboks on Saturday. Damian McKenzie has also returned...
The tour like no other has a trophy like no other. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe tour like no other now has a trophy like no other. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, presented by Castle Double Malt, on Wednesday unveiled a world first with a trophy created in two halves – yet drawn...
Boks excited for RGR as Erasmus and Peyper weigh in on opening game
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his team were as excited as the rest of the country about the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series presented by Castle Double Malt as the countdown begins to their...
Wales centre Eddie James extends contract to stay with Scarlets
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international centre Eddie James has committed his future to the Scarlets, signing a new contract that will keep one of Welsh rugby's most exciting young talents at Parc y Scarlets. The new deal...
Rassie Erasmus delays Springboks team announcement for All Blacks’ series opener
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed when Rassie Erasmus will name his Springboks team for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener against the All Blacks. South Africa and New Zealand face-off at...
Noah Hotham Called Up as Injured Prop Ollie Norris Leaves All Blacks Squad
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe touring side has suffered another major injury blow ahead of their opening Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. Prop Ollie Norris will return home after sustaining a knee cartilage injury, while...
‘Feeling fit and fast': Rieko Ioane could pose a threat to the Springboks
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Caleb Clarke and Billy Proctor both sent home with serious injuries, Rieko Ioane could be in line for a bigger role for the All Blacks during the Greatest Rivalry tour. The 29-year-old, who appears...
Bulls v All Blacks | Winners and Losers
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA superb way for New Zealand to prep for the opening test with a few players putting their hands up for test selection. Here are our Winners and Losers. Winners Anton Segner (player of the match)...
