12 match ban for Axelle Berthoumieu
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) convened to consider citing complaints issued against Axelle Berthoumieu (Law 9.12, biting) and Manae Feleu (Law 9.13, dangerous tackle) following France’s...
Black Ferns fly in Mererangi Paul to replace injured du Plessis
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting outside back Mererangi Paul has joined the New Zealand squad at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as an injury replacement for Amy du Plessis. Du Plessis has been ruled out of the tournament...
South Africa reclaim number 1 spot in World Rugby rankings
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an action-packed weekend with matches in The Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup, there has been a few changes to the World Rugby rankings with USA being the biggest climbers and Tonga...
New Zealand v Canada | A look ahead of the semi-final
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns, six-time Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, face Canada in the semi-final in Bristol on 19 September 2025. New Zealand advanced with a convincing 46-17 win over South Africa...
'Where's that spine?': All Blacks come under fire after record loss
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrutiny on coach Scott Robertson and his team was intense following their late capitulation in Saturday's 43-10 Rugby Championship Test in Wellington. It was the heaviest defeat in all of New Zealand's...
Massive strides for Springbok Women bode well for the future
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women’s performances at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup were not only an indication of things to come, but will also leave a legacy that will inspire the next generation to emulate...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Autumn Nations Series.The squad assembles today (Sunday 14th September)...
Kolbe sets sights on Pumas after Boks return to SA with Freedom Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFleet-footed Cheslin Kolbe, who scored a brace in the Springboks’ record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington over the weekend, was understandably happy after the game, but he wasted...
Erasmus pleased with record, but said Boks have not achieved anything yet
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, hosts three matches this weekend, as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals Series gets under way. Samoa and USA kick off what is set...
