Nations Championship Attendances, Round 1
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting first round of the Nations Championship, we look at the attendances at the matches. Info via Paul Tait on X NZLvFRA (Christchurch) 30,000JPNvITA (Tokyo) 21,329AUSvIRE (Sydney) 41,971FIJvWAL...
Springboks v England | The Forward Battle
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the pregame talk was around the size and bulk that Borthwick picked in his pack, what the perceived plan would be and how they were going to go head to head with the formidable Springbok side. There...
Player Focus: Manie Libbok
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok 10 jumper, as always, is one of the most hotly contested and controversial jerseys and Manie Libbok is one of the most polarising 10's to play oin Green and Gold. With Handre Pollard getting...
South Africa vs England | Player ratings
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa started the 2026 Nations Championship off to a great start with a dominant 45-21 victory over England. The home side ran in 7 tries and England three. Lets take a look at how the...
Boks shift gears to bury England at Ellis Park
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks beat England 45-21 (half-time 17-14) in a pulsating Nations Championship match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, with a fast start and a strong finish by South Africa giving them a full-house...
England disallowed try
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch this England try disallowed England try disallowed ❌Jamie George thought he'd gotten a much-needed try, but the TMO rules it out as Van Poortvliet touches the ball and George then plays...
South Africa strike early against England
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as South Africa open the scores early in their Nations Championship opener. 𝐓𝐑𝐘! 🏉The Springboks waste no time!South Africa strike early against England in their Nations Championship...
Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi on Friday said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter...
The Battle of North v South has never been more competitive
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational rugby’s history is anchored in the deeply rooted rivalries between nations of the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. The first time an international rugby test was...
Seven teams remain unbeaten at Junior World Championship in Georgia
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 semi-finals is heating up with seven teams unbeaten after an entertaining second round in Tbilisi and Kutaisi. Seven teams remain unbeaten...
