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Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...

Obano to make his 150th appearance for Bath

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby return to The Rec this Saturday for Round 6 of the Gallagher Premiership. Taking on Sale Sharks, Beno Obano is set to earn his 150th cap in the hoops of Blue, Black and White. Obano will pack...

Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.   Wessels,...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...

Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...

Premiership Rugby Round 4 review

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...

Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...

Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future.   Freeman...