World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to debut for Wallabies against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Australian Schoolboys and Under 18s representative has been selected at outside centre and will partner Len Ikitau in the midfield for the Wallabies in their first Test of the 2024 Spring...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Player pool announced as USA round out 2024 in Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe USA Men’s Eagles will complete a nine-test match 2024 this November in Europe, traveling overseas to compete against Portugal, Tonga and Spain. Head Coach Scott Lawrence and staff have selected...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
Brumbies elevate four players to 2025 Super Rugby Pacific squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies announced the signing of four players to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific roster, all being elevated from the Elite Development Squad. In a great showcase of the Brumbies pathways,...
England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand. England...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
