Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory...
Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot...
New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano. This clash marks...
Leicester Tigers make Six new signings for 25/26 season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm six additions to the 25/26 Senior Squad and two exciting youngsters who have graduated from the Under-18s into the Senior Academy ahead of new Head Coach Geoff Parling’s...
England U20 Women for opposed training vs Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has named her 34-player training squad for this week’s camp in Bristol. Based at Shaftesbury Park, the home of Bristol Bears Women, the Women’s...
Boks excited to get international season underway
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only 10 days to go until the Springboks kick off their 2025 season against the Barbarians in Cape Town, Rassie Erasmus (head coach), Felix Jones (assistant coach), and Siya Kolisi (captain) all expressed...
New Munster Rugby Academy Recruits Confirmed
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm five new additions to the Academy squad ahead of the 2025/26 season. The new Academy recruits are Emmet Calvey, Conor Kennelly, Oisín Minogue, Eoghan Smyth and Tom Wood. As...
Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, a former Toyota Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of...
