South Africa 
New Zealand All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa signs with Hurricanes
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to confirm the signing of All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa on a two-year deal beginning next season. Among the most exciting young talents in New Zealand, Tupou...
Edinburgh Rugby star admits work to do to make World Cup
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam McConnell accepts he has work to do if he is to force his way into the Scotland squad for next year's Rugby World Cup. The former Scotland U20 captain enjoyed a breakthrough year...
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new year after complications have delayed his recovery from surgery. The...
Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs look set to benefit from World Rugby Test regulations in the coming weeks, with Wallabies star Tom Hooper primed to make his PREM return. The 25-year-old forward, who can play...
Springboks set for historic 100th Test against Wallabies
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies’ 2027 schedule will feature a landmark 100th Test against the Springboks, adding another major chapter to one of rugby’s oldest rivalries as Australia prepares to host the Rugby...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor will captain a 34-strong All Blacks squad for the two-Test Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies.All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie and fellow selectors, Sir Graham Henry and Neil Barnes, have...
Bok fire still burning bright for Jantjies
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies, who will play in his 26th Test when he lines up next to flyhalf Handre Pollard against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, said the “fire was...
JWC Player of the Tournament Pead signs long-term deal, comes home to DHL Stormers
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHaashim Pead is coming home. The Player of the Tournament at the 2025 World Rugby Junior World Championship has signed a four-year deal with the DHL Stormers and already started training with the non-travelling...
Disciplinary decision: WXV Global Series 2026
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decisions for Cloe Correa and Ambre Mwayembe (France) and Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following their red cards in the WXV Global Series. World Rugby can confirm...
Wiese strikes 50 as Esterhuizen leads Boks in Perth
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday, which will mark significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test...
