Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23...
World Rankings preview
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Match Day Programme: Wales v South Africa
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a fixture that never lack in physicality, or intensity, the defending world champion Springboks, arrive at the Principality Stadium today in Cardiff with one goal in mind: to end their tour of Europe...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Fiji
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Saturday’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Fiji at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 3.10pm). Farrell...
Bears sign rising Pumas’ powerhouse Pedro Rubiolo
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRising Argentinian star Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol Bears on a long-term deal ahead of the 2025/26 campaign as the club secures the services of one of international rugby’s most exciting young...
Fassi wants to stay after fighting his way back
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFassi made his Bok debut against Georgia in 2021, played against Argentina later that year and he earned his third cap against Wales a year later in July 2022. The fleet-footed Fassi had to wait almost...
Wales must 'show courage and front up' against South Africa, says Gatland
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has urged Wales to "show real courage and front up" in their final Autumn Nations clash against South Africa. Gatland's side bring the curtain down on a disappointing year when they welcome...
Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...
Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...
Kleyn: “A dog in the corner is always dangerous”
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final last year, was delighted to be back in the team and warned that Wales would be “dangerous”...
