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Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...

Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...

Bath Rugby squad for 2025/26 season confirmed

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby can confirm its squad for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The playing squad have been back in training over recent weeks in readiness for the forthcoming 2025/26 campaign. Bath Rugby’s...

Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...

Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...

Fergus Lee-Warner joins Newcastle Red Bulls

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-five forward Fergus Lee-Warner is swapping the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the Tyne Bridge after agreeing to join Newcastle Red Bulls.   The English-qualified 31-year-old will arrive from New...

England A To Face All Blacks Xv At The Rec

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The England Men’s A side will return this autumn with a fixture against All Blacks XV at The Recreation Ground, Bath.  England will host the historic meeting at the home of current Gallagher...

Borthwick confirms 25 Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has today announced the 25 players to have been awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts for the 2025/26 season. The contracts form part of...

England U18 confirm side to face Georgia

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England U18 Men’s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury and assistant coach Will Parkin have named their squad to face Georgia on Matchday 1 of the 2025 International Series.  The Men’s...

James Ryan straight into the starting line up for the Lions

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Andy Farrell has named the team that will take the field in the third and final Test of the Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series at the Accor Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday night. Saracens and...