How the final round of the Rugby Championship can impact the World Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have published the ranking permutations ahead of the final round of the Rugby Championship. South Africa could fall as low as fifth in the rankings but cannot...
Australia's Swain banned for Tupaea clean-out
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Swain will miss Australia's matches with New Zealand, Scotland and France after being banned for six weeks. Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks for his...
Black Ferns named for last Test before Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong Black Ferns side has been named by coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen for their last Test match before the Rugby World Cup, hosting Japan at Eden Park on Saturday. The...
Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. Injuries...
Australia A squad confirmed for Japan tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a 34-man squad for the upcoming three-match tour against Japan XV in Japan. Gilmore has named 12 capped Wallabies in the group plus current...
Jake White commits long-term to Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed for a long-term stay at Loftus Versfeld with a contract extension that will see him at the helm of the side until 2027. The 58-year-old 2007...
Foley returns for Wallabies as veteran relishes All Blacks clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Foley is relishing "one more crack" at international rugby after the experienced fly-half was picked by Australia to face New Zealand in Thursday's Bledisloe Cup clash. After three years out of...
Melbourne Rebels Sign Monty Ioane
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have announced the signing of Italian international winger Monty Ioane. The acquisition of the capped international who has made 14 appearances for Italy, will...
Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s hopes of lifting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 trophy on home turf were ended in stunning style when Ireland’s men emphatically eliminated the hosts on quarter-finals day at...
Heavyweights flex their muscles on opening day of Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 kicked off in spectacular style at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday, as the big-name sides successfully navigated a day of high-stakes knockout matches. Cape Town is host...
