Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe time for talking is almost over with the first Test in the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 just days away. Speculation has been rife for weeks – maybe even months...
Rassie Erasmus names uncapped front row as Siya Kolisi returns
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from...
Jasper Wiese banned for four matches
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy. Wiese...
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...
New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final on Saturday in the Italian city of Rovigo will be between New Zealand and South Africa, a repeat of the 2012 title decider involving two sides desperate...
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...
Boks bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...
South Africa bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...
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...
