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International stars return to URC action

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3.   There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks.   For...

NPC RD 10 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Bay of Plenty

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two top contenders collide in the capital as Wellington host Bay of Plenty in a heavyweight battle with plenty on the line.

Mbonambi bracing for arm-wrestle with Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi shot down the favourites tag as the team prepares to face Argentina in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider in London on Saturday and said they expected an arm-wrestle...

Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining. New Zealand...

Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson says his team is excited rather than daunted by the challenge of getting one hand on the Bledisloe Cup trophy with a history-making win at Eden Park. The prized trans-Tasman...

Continuity the Call as Erasmus Prepares for Argentina Showdown

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making...

Jone Rova signs on with Hurricanes until 2027

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jone Rova has signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes in a deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.  A member of this year’s wider training group, Rova’s elevation to...

NPC RD 8 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Southland

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington lay out the welcome mat to the Southland Stags in a crucial round 8 encounter at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua.    

Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams. Josh Lord, who has been...

Roigard back for All Blacks ahead of Wallabies tests

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship Tests against Australia, with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff with a foot injury. Roigard...