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Sefa Naivalu ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury

6 years ago by Australian Rugby

Wallabies winger Sefa Naivalu has suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.   The 25-year-old suffered the injury in the second half of Melbourne Rising’s duck-breaking 41-31 National Rugby...

Rhule among 3 players released ahead of Wallaby test

6 years ago by Springbok Rugby

The Springboks have released three players back to their provinces for Currie Cup and PRO14 duties this coming weekend.   Dan du Preez and S’busiso Nkosi will return to Durban on Tuesday evening...

What's new on the Ultimate Rugby app

6 years ago

Attention Ultimate Rugby app users! We've got some good news for you. A few months ago we put our thinking caps on to bring the very best stats to you from all the top competitions from around the world...

Friday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barrett back for All Blacks, while Dagg is out for the year Barrett has been included as a late call-up and will be replacing Lima Sopoaga, whose partner is awaiting the birth of their first child. Israel...

Barrett back for All Blacks, while Dagg is out for the year

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett has been called back in to the All Blacks squad to travel to Argentina.   Barrett, who was initially rested for the All Blacks' Rugby Championship trip to Argentina, has now...

Wallabies name 32-man squad for South Africa & Argentina Tests

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 32-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa and Argentina. Reds flanker Adam Korczyk drops from the 33-man squad that was in Canberra last week,...

Player Focus: The Springboks new flyer S’busiso Nkosi

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have called up young Sharks winger, Sibusiso Nkosi, who has enjoyed a strong start to his professional career with the Durban-based franchise.   The 21-year-old breaks the mold of...

Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad

6 years ago by Springbok Rugby

Experienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches...

Jaco Kriel sidelined for up to 6 months

6 years ago by South African Rugby

Springbok and Lions flanker Jaco Kriel sustained a severe shoulder injury in the Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on 9 September.   As a result, he will undergo an operation today...

Latest World Rankings

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia’s first win in this year’s Rugby Championship sees the Wallabies make marginal gains in the World Rugby Rankings.   While New Zealand racked up a record 57-0 scoreline against...