South Africa 
Wales Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt says he remains unsure about some of his Australia players following their 40-29 victory over Georgia at Sydney Football Stadium. Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight scored doubles...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
England u20's end eight-year wait for title
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ended France's dominance of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a 25-13 victory in Friday's final at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It was England's first title since 2016 and their fourth overall,...
Junior Boks end Championship on positive note
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his players’ dedication and character as they beat Wales to finish their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a positive note in Cape Town...
Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...
Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...
Moerat delighted to lead SA against Portugal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya...
Spain U20 beat Fiji U20 in thriller
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLast year’s U20 Trophy winners Spain scored in sudden-death extra-time to break Fijian hearts and guarantee their place in the 2025 U20 Championship in a dramatic opener to the final day of the tournament. With...
A look at the World Rugby U20 Championship
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final between the England U20 vs France U20 will be the fifth all-northern hemisphere World Rugby U20 Championship final and the fourth in the last six tournaments. For the first time last year England...
Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...
