Junior Springboks triumph over brave Pumitas
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe hosts have come from behind to beat the Pumitas 36-25 thanks to a strong second half in Gqeberha. The Junior Springboks had to work hard and fight back after the break, but they recorded the perfect...
Australia and New Zealand Share the Spoils
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of The Rugby Championship U20 in Gqeberha was action-packed and like last year, it has ended in a draw at 29-all. An 83rd minute try has allowed Australia U20s to escape with a 29-all...
U20 Rugby Championship | Australia and New Zealand Teams Announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 final highlighted the raw pace and physicality of a promising New Zealand Under 20 side, and several key players from that match return to spearhead the campaign once again. Hooker...
U20 Rugby Championship | South Africa v Argentina Teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe coaches have named their first match teams for Round #1 that kicks-off on Thursday May 1 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha. Former SA U18 lock and national age-group cricketer Riley Norton...
'Our desired solution': Les Kiss confirmed as Wallabies successor
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of the Wallabies has been finally secured until 2028 - with Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss formally unveiled as the successor to Joe Schmidt at a rain soaked Allianz Stadium in Sydney. It...
Riki Flutey joins the Black Ferns
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced the addition of Māori All Blacks and British and Irish Lions international Riki Flutey to the Black Ferns coaching group. Flutey has been appointed as Black Ferns...
Wallabies to reveal new head Coach
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt's successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday, Australian media has reported. Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will...
Blackett and McGuigan to join England coaching team for tour of Argentina and US
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has today announced that Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching team for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Blackett, currently...
Nominees revealed for HSBC SVNS Awards 2025
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing an action-packed international series, World Rugby has revealed the shortlist for three categories of the HSBC SVNS Awards 2025: Rookie of the Year, Try of the Year, and Player of the Year, with...
The Rugby Championship U20 Tournament Squads Announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025 TRC U20 will be held in Gqeberha [formerly Port Elizabeth], on South Africa’s Eastern Cape, from May 1 to 11. The four head coaches have announced their squads for the 2025 TRC U20...
