'It would mean the world to us' - Lions chasing series clean sweep against Australia
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell says it would "mean the world" to the British and Irish Lions if they were able to earn a series whitewash over Australia on Saturday. The Lions have already won the series, with a dramatic...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Champions Cup Fixtures Announced
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Investec Champions Cup campaign begins on Friday night for the 24 clubs — which includes 10 former champions who share a total of 25 Champions Cup titles. Two exciting matchups will launch...
Pollock: Lions targeting historic Wallabies whitewash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Pollock wants to be remembered as part of the best British and Irish Lions team ever, as they target a first 3-0 series whitewash of Australia in 121 years. The Lions will face the Wallabies in...
Independent disciplinary process update: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham (Scotland) has received a warning and Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme...
Match Officials for The Rugby Championship 2025 Announced by World Rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch Officials for The Rugby Championship 2025 Announced byWorld Rugby The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for The Rugby Championship 2025, which takes place between 16 August...
Semi-finals set for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up has been confirmed for the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 with South Africa to face Argentina and France to tackle New Zealand in the Italian city of Viadana on 14 July. South...
Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot...
