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Namibia qualify for their seventh consecutive RWC

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Namibia have secured their place at a seventh successive Rugby World Cup by beating Kenya 36-0 in the final of the Rugby Africa Cup 2022 in Aix-en-Provence on Sunday.   They qualify as Africa 1...

Junior Bok midfield dynamo relish Summer Series final challenge

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Junior Springbok outside centre Ethan James has been ever-present in the side's unbeaten run at the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series in Verona, and the Cape-based midfielder is expected to wear the No...

South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks.       ...

Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.    The manner in which the Irish...

Junior Boks to meet Wales in Summer Series finale

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Junior Springboks coach Bafana Nhleko expect a massive challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the final of the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series on Tuesday, following the Welsh’s thrilling...

TOP 14 confirms fixtures for the 2022/23 season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the 2021/2022 season ended with a superb final at the Stade de France in front of 80,000 spectators and the first crowning of Montpellier Hérault Rugby against Castres Olympique, the TOP 14...

France confirm four Rugby World Cup warm-up matches and sign a new five year deal with the LNR

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just over a year out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, France and the LNR (the governing body of French club rugby) have signed an agreement which outlines the ambition of French rugby for the five years...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings.       Australia...

Junior Boks outplay France to clinch Pool A at U20 Summer Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks outplayed France by 42-27 on Tuesday evening in Verona to finish top in Pool A and stay unbeaten at the U20 Six Nations Summer Series currently...