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Jasper Wiese banned for four matches

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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...

Challenge Cup fixtures Announced

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  With the countdown to the EPCR Challenge Cup 2025/26 season well underway, we unpick some of the key ties from Round 1. Ulster and Racing 92 open pool stages with a bang Ulster Rugby vs Racing...

New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The 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...

Boks bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...

South Africa bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...

Yule to equal Scotland U20 cap record

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors academy centre Kerr Yule will equal the Scotland U20 cap record this evening, after being named in the midfield to start his side’s World Rugby U20 Championship playoff match...

Independent disciplinary process update: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) Jasper Wiese (South Africa)

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darcy Graham (Scotland) has received a warning and Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme...

Match Officials for The Rugby Championship 2025 Announced by World Rugby

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Match Officials for The Rugby Championship 2025 Announced byWorld Rugby The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for The Rugby Championship 2025, which takes place between 16 August...

South Africa win Italy series while Ireland secure record victory

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa overcame an early red card to thrash Italy on their way to completing a 2-0 series win in Gqeberha. The reigning world champions won 45-0 despite a red card for number eight Jasper Wiese,...

7 Winners & Losers from South Africa v Italy

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A totally dominant performance from the Springboks in Gqeberha, running in 7 tries against Italy with only 14 men on the field.   We’ve picked our winners and losers from the match.   Winners Willie...