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South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks.       ...

Leinster confirm seven new players will join the Academy ahead of the 2022/23 season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby have confirmed that seven new players will join the Academy ahead of the commencement of the 2022/23 season.     Ben Brownlee (UCD RFC), James Culhane (UCD RFC), Aitzol Arenzana-King...

Hamish Watson to make his 50th appearance for Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby and British & Irish Lion Hamish Watson will make his 50th appearance for Scotland this Saturday when they face Argentina in the second Test of the tour series in Salta.     Watson...

Junior Boks to meet Wales in Summer Series finale

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Junior Springboks coach Bafana Nhleko expect a massive challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the final of the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series on Tuesday, following the Welsh’s thrilling...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings.       Australia...

Junior Boks outplay France to clinch Pool A at U20 Summer Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks outplayed France by 42-27 on Tuesday evening in Verona to finish top in Pool A and stay unbeaten at the U20 Six Nations Summer Series currently...

Forwards key to South Africa U20's big win over France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa assistant coach Chean Roux heaped praise on the Baby Boks after a 42-27 win over France put them one game away from achieving their goal of recording an unbeaten Under-20 Six Nations Summer...

Murphy heaps praise on Prendergast

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland boss Richie Murphy lauded fly-half Sam Prendergast after his late penalty kick secured a 37-36 victory over England in the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series. Prendergast kicked the decisive penalty...

Springbok year-end tour taking shape

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will play four Tests on their year-end tour in November against Ireland, France, Italy, and England, while an SA Select XV game has also been confirmed against the Bristol Bears as part...

Ireland U20s Team Named To Face England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Richie Murphy has announced the Ireland U20 team, sponsored by PwC, for Tuesday night’s  U20 Six Nations Summer Series match against England at the Payanini Rugby...