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Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks touched down in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming...

July Tests: How each nation fared - WAL

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A few positives for Wales It may seem hard to take anything positive from Wales’ 2-0 Test series defeat in Australia, which followed a 41-13 humbling by South Africa at Twickenham, especially...

July Tests: How each nation fared - RSA vs IRE

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. Ireland’s...

Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth.   Wallabies squad (Wallaby number, first Australian...

Rassie believes the Wallabies will be well organised

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday that he expects to face a "well organised" Australia in Brisbane when the Rugby Championship kicks off on August 10.   The teams experienced vastly...

Leota joins the Waratahs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs are thrilled to announce the signing of Wallabies forward Rob Leota for the 2025 season.   The former Melbourne Rebels captain will add considerable leadership, experience, and...

Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...

Boks gather for Rugby Champs camp in Johannesburg

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok lock Ruan Nortje was thrilled to be back in the national squad for the first time since making his Test debut against Wales in 2022 and he looked forward to getting stuck back into action. Bok...

Broadcast and attendance records broken as URC's growth continues at pace

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The extraordinary growth of the United Rugby Championship continues for the third season in a row with the league setting new attendance and broadcast records.  The URC has also maintained...

Bulls remain unbeaten in Currie Cup - Round 4 review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls are the only unbeaten team left after four rounds in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, with the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV breaking their season duck in Johannesburg, while the Toyota...