History Says No, but the Boks say "Watch us"
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the All Blacks and Springboks meet the rugby world stops to watch. Few rivalries hold such history passion and consequence. This weekend at Eden Park it is not just another clash between rugby’s...
Ranfurly Shield Preview: Southland take on Canterbury
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouthland’s famous 25–10 victory over Waikato last weekend handed them the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011. Now, they must defend it immediately and their first challenge couldn’t...
Rassie Erasmus speaks to the media
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter announicng the Springboks match day 23 that will take on the All Blacks in the 3rd round of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park, head coach Rassie Erasmus addressed the media in a press conference....
Corri-Fallon, Nancy McGillivray, Fogarty, Lang (IRE)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's Eimear Corri-Fallon, Nancy McGillivray, Emily Lang and assistant coach Denis Fogarty look ahead to their Pool C decider against New Zealand at the Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on Sunday....
Test veteran Lavanini Joins the Highlanders
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have bolstered their forward pack with the signing of seasoned Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Lavanini, capped 91 times for Los Pumas,...
Scott Robertson on his selections ahead of the Springbok test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRazor Robertson chats about the All Black wingers he has named to face the Springboks this saturday and what he expects of them All Blacks coach Scott Robertson on the major selection talking points...
Jean-Luc du Preez misses another Springbok chance due to injury
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen initally looking at the Springbok team selected you will notice that despite Siya Kolisi playing, Jesse Kriel has been named captain for the clash against the All Blacks. While Siya...
Ardie Savea to play 100th All Blacks Test against South Africa
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors have named their team to play South Africa at Eden Park this Saturday night. Saturday 6 September: All Blacks vs South Africa, 7:05PM (NZST). All Blacks...
Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...
Gregor Townsend’s contract extended as Scotland head coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish Rugby and Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend have agreed to extend his contract until the end of 2027, following the Rugby World Cup in Australia. Townsend began his term in...
