Two changes for Saints ahead of Bulls game
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes just two changes to his Northampton Saints side as they head into Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, with Vodacom Bulls the guests at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on...
Newcastle Red Bulls team to face Lions
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Wade will make his Newcastle Red Bulls debut on Saturday when the prolific winger lines up at home to South African visitors, the Lions. Back in rugby union after a spell with Wigan...
Esterhuizen hits a century and Fassi returns
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome English giants Saracens to Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday for the first home game of their Investec Champions Cup campaign. The team selected for this match is...
Japan Retains Eddie Jones as Head Coach
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan has completed its end of season evaluation, and the Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Eddie Jones will remain in charge of the national team. The Brave Blossoms finished their 2025 international...
SA Rugby announces 2026 Match Official Panels
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed the match official panels for the 2026 season, featuring the country’s most elite and promising referees in an Elite Group featuring four referees with Test experience. The...
Bok boost for Stormers in Gqeberha
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are nine Springboks in the Stormers starting line-up for the Champions Cup encounter with Stade Rochelais at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Warrick Gelant, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus...
HSBC SVNS: Argentina bounce back in Cape Town after Dubai despair
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos, Black Ferns Sevens and Blitzboks go unbeaten on a dramatic opening day of HSBC SVNS rugby in Cape Town, while Argentina look forward to a semi-final outing after finishing eighth in the desert...
Three changes to Scarlets side for Champions Cup opener
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has made three changes to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Bristol Bears at Parc y Scarlets (20:00; S4C & Premier Sports). All...
Munster Side To Face Bath
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Bath at The Rec (8pm, live on Premier Sports). Munster host Gloucester at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh on...
SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus’ had been extended for a further four years. It means Erasmus is contracted for six years until...
