Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Scotland team named for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Bryan Easson has named his squad for Scotland’s opening fixture at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 against Wales, this Saturday 23 August – kick-off 2.45pm at Salford...
Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his...
Scotland squad named for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Bryan Easson has today named his 32-player squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, to be held in England from this month. Captain Rachel Malcolm leads a selection...
Jamie Hodgson signs for Newcastle Falcons
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international Jamie Hodgson has joined Newcastle Falcons, with the 27-year-old signing a one-year deal with the club. The 6 foot 6 lock arrives at Kingston Park with a wealth of experience, having...
Louis Rees-Zammit returns to rugby
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit revealed on Thursday night that he is leaving the NFL to make his return to rugby. Eighteen months ago, Rees-Zammit stepped away from rugby to pursue his dream of playing American football....
Rassie names 3 Junior Springboks in 37 man squad for Australia Tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 Rugby World Cup-winners and five players who...
Andy Farrell names side to face First Nations & Pasifika XV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the team to face the First Nations & Pasifika XV in the final midweek fixture of the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia. Saracens and England’s Owen Farrell...
Scotland make six changes to starting line-up for Samoa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Scotland’s first match in Auckland since the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the team that lost against Fiji last weekend. Scotland last...
Rassie Erasmus names uncapped front row as Siya Kolisi returns
5 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...
