World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
Bulls ring in the changes ahead of Connacht clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have made eight positional changes to their line-up for Friday’s United Rugby Championship fixture against Glasgow in Scotland. This follows last week’s one-point win against Connacht. Among...
Wessels handed nine week ban after Connacht incident
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks and Bulls front rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has reportedly been suspended for nine weeks following an alleged incident during last Friday’s United Rugby Championship clash...
SA sides look to kick into gear in URC, as Sharks seek first win
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Stormers, Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Sharks will be desperate to end their winless...
Makazole Mapimpi picks up 5-game suspension
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday 18 October has resulted in a five game suspension. After...
Dylan Richardson relishing his double life amid Scotland selection
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDylan Richardson is living something of a double life at the moment, but he’s more than happy to do so. Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on...
Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...
Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament as match schedule and officials announced
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in...
URC Round 4 Review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster make big statement in Croke Park cracker A Croke Park crowd of 51,859 saw Munster Rugby deliver a statement performance as they claimed a 31-14 bonus point victory over champions Leinster...
