Bulls keen to break Vodacom URC Grand Final hoodoo
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls will approach the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Leinster with the mindset of third time lucky when the teams meet in a repeat of last year’s decider at Croke...
Perenara to lead Barbarians v Springboks
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTJ Perenara will captain a star-studded Barbarian F.C. side to take on South Africa in the YesPlay Cup on Saturday (15:00). The 89-cap All Black is one of 19 internationals from 11different nations coming...
Nations Championship Trophy Unveiled
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship Trophy, the prize that the twelve strongest teams in international rugby will compete to win, has been revealed for the first time. Standing 67cm tall and weighing...
Springbok Women to host Ireland in Cape Town
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two countries on consecutive weekends in Cape Town in October as part of the WXV Global Series that was announced at the...
Barney Maddison has named his squad to travel to Queensholm to take on the reigning champions.
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBarney Maddison has named his squad to travel to Queensholm to take on reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the 25/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby Semi-Final. The front-row is made up of Alivia...
The penultimate week of the Gallagher PREM descends upon The Rec this weekend seeing Bath welcome Exeter Chiefs.
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue, Black and White have secured a third home play-off in as many seasons after finishing second in the league. The occasion also marks a 100th run-out for Max Ojomoh, becoming the club’s...
Boks target season openers to set the tone for 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said on Thursday the matches between the Boks and Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team versus Zimbabwe were vital to set the tone for the season as the team prepare...
Ireland Men's U20s Squad Named For World Rugby Junior World Championship
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andrew Browne has today named the Ireland Men’s U20s Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Ireland have been...
Nations Championship 2026: Unlocking New Rivalries
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe arrival of the inaugural Nations Championship changes everything. By linking the Northern and Southern hemisphere calendars into one massive, unified league table, the old "friendly" test matches are...
One less headache for Erasmus as veteran Bok returns
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAt a time when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is watching his injury list grow by the week, there is at least one piece of encouraging news on the horizon. Springbok lock Lood de Jager has been named...
