Johan Ackermann named as Bulls head coach
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are proud to confirm the appointment of Johan Ackermann as head coach.The three-time South African Coach of the Year comes to Loftus Versfeld with elite-level experience, having coached...
Scotland make six changes to starting line-up for Samoa
6 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...
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...
Oghre and Blamire to join England Squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) and Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers) will join up with the England squad in Washington D.C. today. The two hookers replace Theo Dan (Saracens), who sustained a knee injury...
Ford lauds depleted England as Van Poortvliet seals Argentina double
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland skipper George Ford hailed his team-mates for finding a way past a stubborn Argentina side, as Jack van Poortvliet's last-gasp try sealed a 2-0 series victory on Saturday. Travelling to San Juan...
Lions Battle Stats | Four most involved forwards on attack
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game has evolved and we are seeing more and more how forwards are utilized for something more than just 'trucking it up'. We highlight the four forwards that have the highest involvement on attack...
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...
Tom Clarkson jets out to join the British & Irish Lions as front row cover
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane today, Sunday 13th July, ahead of the first Test of the 2025 Qatar Airways Lions Series which takes place at Suncorp Stadium this coming...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was delighted with how his team performed as a unit in their final game before their first Test against Australia. Farrell watched on as the Lions romped...
Jamie George called up to Lions squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have called up Saracens and England hooker Jamie George. He will join up with Head Coach Andy Farrell's squad in Brisbane next week. George, Lion #819, was a tourist in...
