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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Heads Stateside

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the touring series between the Springboks and the All Blacks held every four years, has announced Baltimore, Maryland, USA as the host city for the 2026 series’ historic...

Springbok Women to host USA in historic Test series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women will host their counterparts from the USA in a historic two-Test series in July in Johannesburg and Pretoria, where they will open the days’ action when the Springboks kick off...

Fixtures announced for historic Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series in NZ in 2027

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first-ever Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand has taken a major step forward, with fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host...

Bok stars lead SA Rugby Awards 2025 nominations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby announced the nominees – as voted for by members of the media and national teams coaching staff – in nine categories on Friday. The various winners will be announced in due course,...

King Named Ireland Captain For 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today announced the appointment of Erin King as Ireland captain for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Having recently returned from...

A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tournament expands to 16 teams and debuts under its new name: the World Rugby Junior World Championship Match schedule unveiled with new format featuring four pools of four Tbilisi and Kutaisi set...

Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks will kick off the defence of their world title on Saturday 27 June in Avchala against host nation Georgia according to the confirmed match schedule for the World Rugby Junior World...

“Definitely no revolt” – Kirk on Robertson’s All Blacks Exit

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

NZ Rugby chairman David Kirk has denied claims of a player revolt over Scott Robertson’s departure as All Blacks coach. He confirmed feedback was gathered from players, including Ardie Savea, but...

Scott Robertson departs as All Blacks head coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Scott Robertson has been removed as All Blacks head coach, ending his tenure just two years into a four year contract. The decision follows a formal review of the...

NZR Statement: Scott Robertson

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson has departed his role as Head Coach of the All Blacks following the completion of the 2025 end of season review.  A process will commence immediately to recruit a new Head Coach. New...