Schmidt forced into backline changes for Argentina Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia's second test against Argentina will be the perfect opportunity for players to step up as they look to continue their winning momentum. Schmidt has been...
Enrique Pieretto joins Provence in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today Provence Rugby confirmed the arrival of Argentinian international player Enrique Pieretto as a medical joker, of the He thus comes to compensate for the injury of Quentin Samaran, who...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
Currie Cup Bulletin #19
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the top three places on the 2024 Currie Cup log already determined, the attention now turns to the crucial “quarter-final” encounter between Pumas and Cheetahs at 13h30 on Saturday afternoon...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...
Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...
‘We want to scrum’: Alaalatoa’s clear message after Wallabies scrum suggestions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa insists the squad is eager to turn their scrum into a weapon as they look to back up a powerful performance against Argentina. Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak...
Wallabies pushing expansive style in quest for back-to-back Argentina wins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies scrumhalf Jake Gordon believes the return to dry conditions can bring the best out of their side as they look to replicate their heroics in Argentina. The scrumhalf suggests the Wallabies' attacking...
