World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa and...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Preview
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two rounds of relentless cross-hemisphere battling, the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series reaches its dramatic, decisive crescendo. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are locked...
South Africa to play France in Junior World Championship final
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and South Africa will meet for the first time in a World Rugby Junior World Championship final after ending the 2026 title hopes of New Zealand and England in Tbilisi. SOUTH AFRICA 53-37 ENGLAND:...
Junior Bok coaches share expertise in Georgia legacy seminar
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe strong rugby bond between South Africa and Georgia was further strengthened on Thursday when the Junior Springbok assistant coaches hosted a highly successful coaching seminar at the team’s hotel...
Scotland 'grateful' for previous Argentina defeat after setting record straight with big win
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend said he was "grateful" for last year's chastening defeat to Argentina after watching his team avenge that loss in the Nations Championship. Scotland's bow in the new...
Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship...
Semi-finals confirmed at Junior World Championship after thrilling end to pool stage
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will face New Zealand in the first World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 semi-final in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday, 13 July before defending champions South Africa take on England. South...
England team to face South Africa in Nations Championship opener
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa on Saturday 4 July at Ellis Park, Johannesburg (kick-off 4.40pm BST). Jamie George captains the side, with Ollie...
Three wins from three as Wales enjoy exciting Saturday
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's a memorable day for Welsh rugby, with victories for the senior men's side, the senior women's team and Wales U20s completing a clean sweep. Senior men edge thrilling Barbarians contest Wales Men...
Match report | SA'A vs Zimbabwe
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African ‘A’ side defeated Zimbabwe 40–0 after scoring six tries in their mid-afternoon clash in Gqeberha on Saturday, delivering a performance that highlighted the next generation...
