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Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...

Currie Cup reaches half way stage

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Currie Cup Premier Division reaches its halfway stage this weekend with four more intriguing matches scheduled in the fifth round, with the defending champions, the Cheetahs, hosting log leaders the...

Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests

3 months 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...

Harlequins Sign Welsh Prop Wyn Jones

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have bolstered their front-row stocks with the signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Wyn Jones.   The loosehead, who has 48 Test caps for Wales and one cap for the British...

Boks beaming with excitement for Rugby Champs tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-member squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Castle...

Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...

Bulls remain unbeaten in Currie Cup - Round 4 review

3 months 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...

Andre Esterhuizen slapped with 4-match ban

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andre 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 Rugby

Springbok 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...

Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie 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...