Broadcast and attendance records broken as URC's growth continues at pace
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Andre Esterhuizen slapped with 4-match ban
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen has been suspended for three matches (subject to completing the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt says he remains unsure about some of his Australia players following their 40-29 victory over Georgia at Sydney Football Stadium. Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight scored doubles...
Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and will play for Moana Pasifika in DHL Super Rugby Pacific from 2025.The All Blacks Vice-Captain’s contract takes him through...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
England u20's end eight-year wait for title
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ended France's dominance of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a 25-13 victory in Friday's final at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It was England's first title since 2016 and their fourth overall,...
Junior Boks end Championship on positive note
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his players’ dedication and character as they beat Wales to finish their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a positive note in Cape Town...
Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...
Moerat delighted to lead SA against Portugal
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya...
