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Lealiifano, O'Connor named for Wallabies returns

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia are welcoming back Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor for their clash against Argentina.     Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor will make their Test returns after being...

All Blacks name squad to take on Springboks

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Rugby Championship Test at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 27 July.      The announcement sees a wealth of experience...

Yorkshire Carnegie appoint Martyn Wood as new Director of Rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Yorkshire Carnegie have appointed former Wasps and Bath player Martyn Wood as the club’s new director of rugby ahead of the 2019-20 Greene King IPA Championship season.   Wood joins the club...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen to lead the Springboks against New Zealand   Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks against the All Blacks on Saturday, when the two traditional rivals clash in...

Duane Vermeulen to lead the Springboks against New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks against the All Blacks on Saturday, when the two traditional rivals clash in Wellington in the second round of the shortened 2019 Castle Lager...

Genia backs newly mature O'Connor to shine for Wallabies

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O'Connor has put his party-boy lifestyle behind him as he seeks to reignite his Australia career.     O'Connor is in contention for his first Wallabies cap in six years when Argentina...

Hansen: Springboks showdown will have no bearing on World Cup clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen says beating South Africa on Saturday would be a tonic for New Zealand but he does not anticipate the outcome having any bearing on their Rugby World Cup showdown in September.     The...

Morning Round Up - News from around the globe

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Creevy to miss Australia game:   Agustin Creevy will miss the Pumas Rugby Championship game in Australia due to a shoulder injury. He was forced off in the second half against the All Blacks.     Eddie...

SBW set to return but will it be enough?

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sonny Bill Willimas is set to return to Test rugby this weekend when the All Blacks host the powerful Springboks team. They will be looking to stop the South African's from claiming rare back to back victories...

Latest World Rankings

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa have closed in on fourth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Australia, while New Zealand survived a big scare to keep their unbeaten record against Los Pumas intact.   Argentina...