Erasmus opts for consistency in selection for third RGR Test
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for continuity in selection for the third Test of the Castle Lager Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday,...
The tour like no other has a trophy like no other. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
2 months 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...
IRFU Confirms Centralised Women's Contract List For 2026/27 Season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU has today confirmed the list of centrally contracted players across the Women’s High Performance Programme, as preparations step up a gear for the start of the 2026/27 international season. The...
Boks switch their focus to All Blacks and RGR
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Canan Moodie said the Boks were ready to switch their focus to the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series presented by Castle Double Malt after returning to South Africa following...
Rugby Australia has announced the appointment of Sione Fukofuka as head coach of the Wallaroos until the 2029 Rugby World Cup.
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFukofuka will officially take over the role in 2027 after his departure from Scotland, with a transitional coaching group to lead the team for the rest of the year. This will include Olympic gold...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: A tour like no other
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA Rugby has committed significant planning and resources to deliver this year’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, which will see the All Blacks play South Africa’s four URC teams and the...
Erasmus hands out pass mark as thoughts turn to Pumas
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus turned his thoughts to the next assignment against Argentina in two weeks’ time after giving the Springboks a pass mark from a 43-0 (halftime 19-0) victory over Wales...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
3 months 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...
