World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa and...
Scotland trio ruled out of Fiji Nations Championship clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have been dealt a triple injury blow ahead of the Nations Championship match against Fiji. Glasgow Warriors trio, Kyle Steyn, Rory Darge and Alex Samuel have been ruled out of this weekend's...
Erasmus names four uncapped players in quality team to face Wales
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against...
Boks dig deep to beat Scotland in Pretoria
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks outlasted and eventually outplayed Scotland to win a pulsating Nations Championship match by 42-28 (half-time 14-14) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, scoring a 10th consecutive Test win on...
7 Key Moments: South Africa v Scotland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks welcomed Scotland at a newly revamped Loftus Versveld for a second-round match of the Nations Championship. The Scots came and proved to be no walkover as they went toe-to-toe with the Springboks,...
Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship...
The Los Pumas side to face Scotland in Córdoba
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship gets underway this weekend, and Los Pumas have confirmed their lineup to host Scotland at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba on Saturday, 4 July, at 4:00 pm. It...
Schoeman and Cummings to reach 50 caps in Nations Championship opener - Scotland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings will become the latest Scotland internationals to earn 50 caps for their country this weekend, after the pair were both selected for Saturday’s Nations Championship...
Louw called up to Springboks’ Nations Championship squad
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad for the Nations Championship as additional forward cover and will join his team-mates in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Louw...
Boks have utmost respect for England as Nations Championship looms
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed utmost respect for England as the Boks kicked off their preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship – that kicks off next weekend in Johannesburg...
