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Rassie Erasmus focusses on his next world class 13

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have a history of world beater 13's over the years but more recently they have managed to have the likes of Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel on form through two World Cup cycles. Now Rassie Erasmus...

Van Rhyn named Sale Sharks Skipper

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson has named Ernst van Rhyn as the new club captain for the 2025/26 season.  The 28-year-old South African forward joined the club from the DHL Stormers two years...

Continuity the Call as Erasmus Prepares for Argentina Showdown

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making...

Le Roux to train with Boks in Durban

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will join the national squad in Durban on Sunday and train with the team until Wednesday as they prepare to face Argentina in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

Sharks URC Squad Announcement

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named a 65-man squad to do duty in the upcoming United Rugby Championship that kicks off next week.With a lengthy and demanding season ahead, incorporating the VURC,...

RWC2025 | Assistant coach Tony Christie, Risi Pouri-Lane and Tanya Kalounivale speak ahead of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Tony Christie, Risi Pouri-Lane and Tanya Kalounivale (pictured) speak ahead of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final against Canada at Ashton Gate Stadium on Friday. Tony Christie,...

Full-back Stefan Coetzee joins Newcastle Red Bulls

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stefan Coetzee is the latest player to join the Newcastle Red Bulls revolution, with the South African full-back arriving on a one-season deal. The 27-year-old has shone for the Pumas during...

Wallabies squad updated for Bledisloe Cup Series

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies’ scrumhalf Jake Gordon has recovered from injury to return to the squad ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday September 27. Gordon spent time training with the...

Independent disciplinary process update: Tuna Tuitama (Samoa) and Mesake Doge (Fiji)

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) convened to consider the red cards issued to Samoa’s Tuna Tuitama (Law 9.20(a)) and Fiji’s Mesake Doge (Fiji) (Law 9.13) during their respective...