New Zealand

Kwagga Smith “We have to stick together and play for one another"

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the importance of the team sticking together and playing for one another as they attempt to register their fifth win a row in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

McReight ready to return as flanker details incredible injury toughness

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the 43rd second of the opening Test in 2024, Fraser McReight made a routine tackle like the inspirational flanker would at any other point. What he didn't realise at the time and for several Tests was...

Los Pumas vs Springboks: A look at the history

14 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas and the Springboks met for the first time was in 1993, and until 2012, both nations did not tour each other often and not many fixtures took place between two southern natios during the professional...

Liam Wright extends Reds stay into eighth season

16 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds Co-Captain Liam Wright has committed to an eighth season at Ballymore. Wright has penned a contract extension off the back of an outstanding season that saw him play all 15 Super Rugby...

Springboks have arrived in Argentina ready for the week ahead

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks arrived in Argentina late on Saturday night in good spirits and had a good night’s rest and full recovery day on Sunday ahead of their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

Wallabies will get things right before Lions tour, promises Rugby Australia chief

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia suffered the heaviest defeat in their 125-year Test history in Argentina last week, but Phil Waugh still sees signs of progress. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is confident the Wallabies...

All Blacks squad update - Newell ruled out

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injured All Black Fletcher Newell will miss next week's Rugby Championship Test against Australia, but New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday fellow-prop Ethan de Groot is fit to play. Crusaders tight-head...

Boks charged up for tough test against Argentina

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks departed for Argentina on Saturday afternoon ready for a battle of epic proportions next weekend against their Castle Lager Rugby Championship title opponents, Argentina, in Santiago del...

Blend of youth and experience for the Bulls

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

As he looks towards the 20 September kick-off of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he’s excited about the growing experience in his squad and singled out...

Pacific Nations Cup: Semi-Final Preview

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

 After three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will be hosted by Japan. Prince Chichibu...