Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWillie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look...
Ford marks 100th England cap with 'great win' over Argentina
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford earned his 100th Test cap for England against Argentina on Saturday, noting that it was an important win for the team. England earned a 35-12 win in La Plata and were led by Ford, who kicked...
WATCH | George Ford drop goal
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half George Ford made his 100th appearance for Los Pumas as ARgentina clashed with the Enghland their first test. The game was scoreless before George Ford scored a drop goal. See below: George...
Argentine Hooker Dimcheff Set to Debut for Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina will officially lose a hooker on Saturday. Pablo Dimcheff has been named on Italy for the test match against South Africa. It marks a first appearance at the capped level for the Argentine born...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
Los Pumas make six changes for England clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have made six changes to the starting XV that beat the British and Irish Lions for the first time, as they prepare to welcome England to La Plata on Saturday for the first of two Tests in July, Santiago...
England team to play Argentina in La Plata
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio UNO in La Plata on Saturday 5 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST). George Ford will co-captain the side alongside...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Western Force
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions got their tour off to a good start with a comprehensive win over the Western Force. While the scoreline looks like it was a close on perfect display, it was not with a number of things being...
