All Blacks team named to play the Lions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie has named his All Blacks side to face the Lions at 10bet Ellis Park in the final franchise match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Kick off 7.00PM local time (5.00AM Wednesday...
Rassie Erasmus: “We’ve been here before”
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Boks conceded five tries to one in a performance that Erasmus said needed to have “a lot of things put right.” “We have been in many catastrophic situations in our lives,”...
Boks excited about “special” RGR series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expressed their excitement about participating in what they described as a “special tournament” against the All Blacks...
The 2026 Carling Currie Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for semi-final spots is nearing boiling point this weekend when the sixth round of the Carling Currie Cup will be staged, presenting the penultimate opportunity for teams to secure a top-four...
Ethan de Groot re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Highlanders and Southland through to the end of 2029.The 43 Test loose head prop’s new deal extends a cornerstone of...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Springboks announce squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyErasmus takes strategic approach to the next leg of international season Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus adopted a strategic approach for the next leg of the international season by naming a group...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: A tour like no other
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA Rugby has committed significant planning and resources to deliver this year’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, which will see the All Blacks play South Africa’s four URC teams and the...
The 2026 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #12
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division produced four tightly contested encounters, while the Dotsure SWD Eagles and the Valke progressed to the First Division final after easy...
Nations Cup 2026: Round Two Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 continues this weekend with matches from Montevideo to Edmonton with Chile, Georgia, Samoa, Tonga and USA looking to make it two wins from two in the inaugural competition. After...
