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Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks touched down in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming...

July Tests: How each nation fared - RSA vs IRE

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. Ireland’s...

Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth.   Wallabies squad (Wallaby number, first Australian...

Rassie believes the Wallabies will be well organised

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday that he expects to face a "well organised" Australia in Brisbane when the Rugby Championship kicks off on August 10.   The teams experienced vastly...

Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...

Broadcast and attendance records broken as URC's growth continues at pace

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The extraordinary growth of the United Rugby Championship continues for the third season in a row with the league setting new attendance and broadcast records.  The URC has also maintained...

France win gold after Dupont brace at Olympic Games Paris 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational Antoine Dupont scored twice and set up another as he inspired France to claim the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a 28-7 defeat of Fiji 28-7 in the final match. Defeating...

Rio 2016 champions Australia set early benchmark at Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia set out their stall in front of a record crowd on day one of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 as they beat South Africa and Great Britain to go top of Pool B and book their place in the medal...

Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...

Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals decided

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s rugby sevens semi-final line-up was completed following a pulsating day that saw a record 130,000 spectators create an incredible atmosphere inside Stade de France. Hosts...