South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...
Why Rassie picked Riley over JJ van der Mescht
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why Junior Boks captain Riley Norton was called up ahead of the more experienced JJ van der Mescht. Norton was pulled from the SA U20 squad that left for Georgia...
Mnebelele replaces Norton as Junior Bok captain to Georgia
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySiphosethu Mnebelele has been confirmed as the Junior Springbok captain for the forthcoming Junior World Championship in Georgia, replacing regular skipper Riley Norton, who has been named in Springbok...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
World Rugby lowers legal tackle height in community rugby
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Council has approved adoption into full law a lower tackle height in community rugby, following positive trials over the last two years. The law – allowing Unions to choose either waist...
South Africa name exciting teams for Gqeberha double-header
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with...
Gloucester Hartpury semi-final team news - PWR
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Hartpury welcome Trailfinders Women to Queensholm Stadium with Vodafone this Sunday for the PWR semi-final, with Head of Rugby, Dan Murphy has naming his side for the clash. Sarah Beckett captains...
Barney Maddison has named his squad to travel to Queensholm to take on the reigning champions.
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBarney Maddison has named his squad to travel to Queensholm to take on reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the 25/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby Semi-Final. The front-row is made up of Alivia...
Team News - Saracens Women Vs Exeter Chiefs Women in PWR Semi Final
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOlivia Apps is hoping the crowd will make a big difference this weekend as Saracens host Exeter Chiefs in the PWR semi-final. The newly crowned PWR Player of the Season once again starts at scrum-half...
Boks target season openers to set the tone for 2026
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said on Thursday the matches between the Boks and Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team versus Zimbabwe were vital to set the tone for the season as the team prepare...
