World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16 August, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for opening round of The Rugby Championship 2025 this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa’s number one ranking is at threat...
SA U18s ready for International Series finale in Paarl
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two South African Under-18 squads are all set for their highly anticipated final matches of the U18 International Series Saturday in Paarl on Saturday, with the coaches making several tweaks to the...
Bristol Bears sign Louis Rees-Zammit
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit has joined the Bristol Bears with immediate effect after the club secured the signature of the electrifying international star. The 24-year-old, one of the world’s most exciting...
Wallabies’ Ellis Park Squad: The Big Winners and Losers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed their 23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Johannesburg. Joe Schmidt’s selection has thrown up a few surprises, with some players...
O'Connor to start for Wallabies in Johannesburg
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby number 832 James O’Connor will start at flyhalf against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday evening (local time) as the Wallabies kick off their 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship...
Harry Johnson-Holmes extends with Force, ready to settle "unfinished business"
4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby"Unfinished business" is on Harry Johnson-Holmes' mind, with the 91-capped Super Rugby veteran confirming he will sign on for a second season at the Western Force. The last two years have been a frustrating...
'Big Horse' and 'Baby Bear' lead Wallabies charge for Boks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have welcomed former All Black Aidan Ross into their ranks, with Zane Nonggorr likening the veteran loosehead prop to an extra coach for the side. Set to square off against the most formidable...
Wallabies keen to build momentum following British & Irish Lions third Test win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs they approach their first match of the Rugby Championship against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday (local time), the Wallabies are focused on building confidence in their methods and growing...
Stannard to lead Force in Super Rugby AUS as coaching staff revealed
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Stannard will head up the Western Force’s coaching staff which is full of past players for the Super Rugby AUS competition which starts next month. The 42-year-old ex-Force half-back, who...
Kolisi’s No. 8 Switch: A Fresh Weapon for the Springboks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi will line up at number eight for the first time in his Test career when South Africa face Australia at Ellis Park—a move inspired by his outstanding form in the role...
