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“Last week against the Pumas won’t count”

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok centre Damian de Allende and prop Thomas du Toit stressed on Wednesday that the team had put their 67-30 victory against Argentina in Durban behind them and said they expected an enormous battle...

Erasmus makes minimal changes for London decider

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will...

Jamie Joseph announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed Jamie Joseph as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks XV for 2025 and 2026.Joseph succeeds Clayton McMillan who led the All Blacks XV in 2024 and will retain...

What we learned from PREM's opening weekend

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...

Exeter frontline players fit to feature in PREM opener

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Dafydd Jenkins and Greg Fisilau have all been declared fit for inclusion in Sunday’s PREM opener against Northampton Saints. After a pre-season of vigorous rehab programmes,...

Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...

Hollie Davidson receives World Rugby Referee Award

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hollie Davidson has been presented with the World Rugby Referee Award in partnership with Emirates at the Women's Rugby Global Summit in London. Only days out from refereeing the Women’s Rugby World...

Bath Rugby names team for Gallagher PREM opener

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johann van Graan has named his Bath Rugby side for the trip to Harlequins on Friday (26 September, kick-off 19:45) as the Blue, Black and White prepare for their Gallagher PREM Rugby return. Beno...

International Harlequins return for Bath season opener

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their first matchday 23 of the Gallagher PREM season as they welcome Bath to The Stoop on Friday night (19:45, live on TNT Sports). The Quarters are set to open up their season in...