World Rugby Award Nominations 2025
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have released a list of their nominations for the World Rugby Awards. The Springboks hog the Men's Player of the Year division with three of the four nominations coming from South Africa The...
World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that the preparations for the World Rugby Nations Cup are advancing at pace, with 11 of the 12 teams now confirmed for a competition that will kick-off in 2026 and provide important...
NZR begins search for a Black Ferns coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the commencement of a recruitment process for the Black Ferns Head Coach role, marking the next chapter in the evolution of the women’s game. NZR’s...
Ikitau, O'Connor return to Wallaby gold for Ireland Test
1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby2025 John Eales Medallist Len Ikitau will return to the Wallaby gold against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday night (local time). The 27-year-old will reignite his partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii...
Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be...
Wales team to face Argentina Sunday
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Argentina on Sunday 9 November in their first Quilter Nations Series match this November at Principality Stadium (KO 3.10pm GMT). Captain...
Scotland team named to face All Blacks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyD’Arcy Rae, Kyle Steyn and Rory Hutchinson will start against the All Blacks this weekend in front of a sold-out Scottish Gas Murrayfield for what is set to be a special occasion as the stadium...
Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the...
Wallabies team to play Italy in Udine
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon will play his first Test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, named to start against Italy on Saturday afternoon (local time). The 24-year-old flyhalf will partner...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
