Boks expecting physical onslaught from Scotland
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for a physical onslaught from Scotland when the teams meet at Murrayfield on Sunday in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Duane...
Rescheduled URC derbies confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new dates for the two opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies involving the four South African teams, which were moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final in September,...
SA Rugby gets “growing the game” makeover
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has concluded a restructuring process that will ensure greater emphasis on participation at amateur level, as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation, with its impact already felt after changes...
England 'banging on the door' of rugby's elite, says proud Borthwick
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were edged out 24-22 by New Zealand at Twickenham, but coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the efforts of his players. Steve Borthwick reckons England are "banging on the door" of the elite nations...
England aiming to be one of 'world's best' teams, says Earl
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl hopes "heartache" over summer will help England become "some of the world's best" ahead of their clash with New Zealand. England have aspirations of greatness, asserted Ben Earl as he prepares...
Borthwick urges England to 'finish the job' ahead of Autumn Nations Series opener
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were narrowly beaten in their two previous meetings with New Zealand, and Steve Borthwick wants his players to be more ruthless. Steve Borthwick has challenged England to "finish the job" by converting...
Bledisloe returns to Perth as home 2025 Rugby Championship Tests confirmed
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies will take on New Zealand in Perth with the Bledisloe Cup to return to Optus Stadium in 2025. The fixture, which will be part of the 2025 Rugby Championship, will be held on October 4, and...
URC Round 6 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron 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...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...
