Erasmus names strong line-up to face Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong team for the side’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday, with the matchday squad featuring...
Boks ready to shift into Rugby Championship mode
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was confident that his team were ready to transition into Test mode after a productive two-week conditioning camp in Johannesburg in preparation for the Castle Lager Rugby...
Goddard, Hooper and Vella to leave Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies scrum half Harrison Goddard, flanker Lachlan Hooper and prop Harry Vella have all departed the club after the 2025 season. Goddard, 27, moves to an unnamed club in Japan, while Hooper, 21, is...
Independent disciplinary process update: Dan Sheehan (British and Irish Lions)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan (British and Irish Lions) has been suspended for four matches (reduced to three on successful completion of the coaching intervention) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered the...
Currie Cup round 2 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second round of the Currie Cup Premier Division saw a series of thrilling matches staged over the weekend, with victories for the Cheetahs, Lions, Bulls, and a stunning comeback triumph for Suzuki...
Wallabies Earn Respect from Lions After Thrilling Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has ruled out extending his Wallabies coaching tenure, despite presiding over one of Australia's headiest Test wins since the glory days of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Schmidt must have been...
Sam Warburton on Maro Itoje's captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Warburton analyses Maro Itoje's Lions captaincy during the first two Tests through mic'd-up footage 👏 pic.twitter.com/xdjUEBbBk6 — Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) August 2, 2025
Farrell: Lions can be 'unbelievably proud' despite final Test defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell says the British and Irish Lions can be "unbelievably proud" of their work on the tour despite losing their final Test to Australia on Saturday. The Wallabies triumphed 22-12 in Sydney...
British & Irish Lions player ratings v Australia; 3rd Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia salvaged some pride in their series with the British and Irish Lions in their weather-affected third Test in Sydney on Saturday. Andrew Porter - 6 Dan Sheehan - 6 Tadhg Furlong - 6 The...
Andy Farrell: "I know we're disappointed but we should be unbelievably proud of what we achieved "
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a successful tour down under, Andy Farrell gave his final thoughts on his sqauds tour performance. See below: Lions Head coach gives his final thoughts after the final series test match vs the...
