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South Africa increase lead at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is back to over five points following their second victory in as many tests against Argentina in the Rugby Championship.     Here...

Three prominent All Blacks set to miss third Bledisloe Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The birth of children looks set to keep three prominent All Blacks out of the team to take on the Wallabies in the third Bledisloe Cup Test in Australia.    Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga are...

Springboks ready to travel to Queensland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will depart for Australia on Thursday, where their four remaining Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches which will be hosted in Queensland following the announcement of the new match schedule...

NZ domestic rugby still on ice

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has once again, been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19...

All Blacks coach Foster re-signs until end of 2023 Rugby World Cup

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.     New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the announcement on Tuesday after Foster replaced Steve...

AUS to host remainder of Rugby Championship

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Rugby Championship will reach conclusion after all, with it now being confirmed that Australia will host the remainder of the tournament. It is hoped that the third Bledisloe Cup Test –...

Grant Williams called up to the Springbok squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams will join the Springbok squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday as scrumhalf cover for the next stage of the Rugby Championship, following the withdrawal of Jaden Hendrikse...

REPORT: SANZAAR decide on Rugby Championship host

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship will be played out to its completion in Australia according to a report by the New Zealand Herald.   The report states that the All Blacks will play the third Bledisloe Cup...

Report: Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby agree on new Super Rugby format

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have agreed on a new Super Rugby format according to reports in Australia and New Zealand.     According to the reports by the New Zealand Herald and...

Brumbies backrow Jahrome Brown re-signs for further two years

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies backrower Jahrome Brown has re-signed with the club for a further two years which will see him stay in the nation’s capital until at least the end of 2023. The 24-year-old openside...