All Blacks XV team named for first clash against Japan XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Japan XV at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 8 July, kick-off at 5.00PM JST (8.00PM NZST). The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport. All...
Rugby Championship 2023 Kick-off
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an engaging domestic season and with Rugby World Cup 2023 on the horizon, The Rugby Championship is the perfect stage for players to adjust to the demands of Test rugby and for fans to gauge how...
Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...
Willie le Roux becomes a Blue Bull
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Willie le Roux will be playing in the United Rugby Championship next season after it was confirmed that he will join the Pretoria based Blue Bulls earlier today. Le Roux is set...
New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of Japan U20 fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 23 to challenge Japan Under 20 tomorrow (16:00 GMT+2) at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Several changes have been made for the...
Wales U20 announce squad to face France U20
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Jones has named a starting side boasting five changes for the crucial Pool A encounter against France at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday4th July in the U20 World Rugby Championship There...
Independent disciplinary: Rory Telfer (Ireland) and Yoshiki Omachi (Japan)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Telfer (Ireland) and Yoshiki Omachi (Japan) will each appear before separate independent Disciplinary Committees having received red cards in their respective World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 matches...
Mbonambi: The expectations on the Boks is a “privilege”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi had a refreshing view on the expectations on the team this season, saying they viewed it as a privilege rather than pressure. The Springboks will kick off...
Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV. While...
Thrilling Round 2 Of U20 Championship - Round Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship continued with stunning victories for Italy and Georgia and hard-fought wins for Ireland and Wales, while defending champions France were too strong for six-time champions...
