Munster Side To Face Bath
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Bath at The Rec (8pm, live on Premier Sports). Munster host Gloucester at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh on...
SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus’ had been extended for a further four years. It means Erasmus is contracted for six years until...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...
Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth, South Africa's double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales. The 34-year-old was seen to make contact with the left eye of Alex Mann...
French flavour awaits SA teams in Champions Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Champions Cup crown against the Bulls in Pretoria, while the Stormers and Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France...
HSBC SVNS returns to Cape Town
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHSBC SVNS arrives in Cape Town this weekend on 6-7 December as the world’s top sevens teams continue their campaign following an action-packed opening round in Dubai. The event marks ten years since...
RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney on Wednesday with the 24 qualified teams placed into one of six pools for the tournament, which takes place from 1 October-13 November,...
England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Maro Itoje react to the draw
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On the draw: "It feels like the road to the World Cup has started now, it's really going to accelerate from here. There's lots of talk and buzz around it." On England-Wales...
RWC 2027 Draw: Quotes of the Day
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones on what he wants for Japan “We want to be the team that everyone wants to watch at the World Cup. To do that, a top-four finish would be fantastic. We will do everything we can over...
France's head coach Fabien Galthié reacts to the draw
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié, head coach On his feelings after the draw: "This live draw has projected us straight into the competition – it already feels like tomorrow, and we’re ready for it....
