'It was heart in mouth' - Australia end Rugby Championship losing run
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got their first win in the Rugby Championship since 2022, but they did not make things easy, leaving it until the last touch. Joe Schmidt admitted he was on edge before Australia ended...
'We never panicked' Siya Kolisi
5 months ago by Ultimate Rugbypringbok captain Siya Kolisi praised the composure of his teammates for a remarkable come-from-behind Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The...
Wilson to lead as Stewart set to debut in La Plata
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGunnedah junior Harry Wilson will become the 90th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night (local time). The number eight has come through the Queensland...
World Rugby Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...
Argentina name strong team to face the Wallabies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday August 31, Los Pumas and the Wallabies will play the first of two matches that will played in Argentina, corresponding to the Rugby Championship. The UNO stadium of Estudiantes de La Plata...
Australia v Argentina: Most Capped players (100+)
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Championship action returns this weekend as the Pumas host the Wallabies in Buenos Aires. Let us look at some of the players in the current squads who have managed to rack up more than a century...
Ben Volavola joins Leicester Tigers
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Volavola has joined the Leicester Tigers senior men’s squad for the 2024/25 season. The Fiji international, capable of covering multiple positions in the backs, has played over 200 professional...
Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
Scottish Rugby appoints David Nucifora in performance advisory role
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish Rugby has recruited respected Performance Director David Nucifora in an advisory capacity to provide a roadmap for its next decade of player development. David Nucifora was...
Etzebeth doubtful to face New Zealand in Joburg
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan...