Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Swiel signs on short-term deal with Saracens
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today Saracens announced Tim Swiel has joined the club on a short-term deal. The 31-year-old has joined as injury cover with Louie Johnson sidelined for up to three months after tearing his bicep...
Tuipulotu discusses Scotland captaincy
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years on from an international debut against Tonga, Sione Tuipulotu has been named Scotland captain ahead of The Famous Grouse Nations Series. The 27-year-old has explained what...
Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lengthen lead Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory. They ran in five tries during a 33-12...
URC Round 5 Preview
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Ospreys, 7.35pm, Friday Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a “horrific” unavailability...
Crosbie in for clash of the capitals
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Luke Crosbie makes his first start of the season as one of five changes to the Edinburgh line-up to face Cardiff Rugby at Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (19 October, kick-off 5.15pm) –...