Fassi thrilled to run out in front of special Mbombela crowd
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was lit up with excitement to run out in front of the “special” Mbombela crowd against Georgia on Saturday, when the Boks will attempt to complete the Castle...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
5 Winners & Losers from British & Irish Lions v Australia team announcement
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his team to take on the Wallabies in the First Test of the tour in Brisbane on Saturday and we have made our selection of winners and losers from the squad announcement. Winners The...
Johan Ackermann named as Bulls head coach
5 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...
Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe time for talking is almost over with the first Test in the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 just days away. Speculation has been rife for weeks – maybe even months...
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...
Jasper Wiese banned for four matches
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy. Wiese...
Champions Cup Fixtures Announced
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Investec Champions Cup campaign begins on Friday night for the 24 clubs — which includes 10 former champions who share a total of 25 Champions Cup titles. Two exciting matchups will launch...
New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
5 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...
Pollock: Lions targeting historic Wallabies whitewash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Pollock wants to be remembered as part of the best British and Irish Lions team ever, as they target a first 3-0 series whitewash of Australia in 121 years. The Lions will face the Wallabies in...
