South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
Damian de Allende, Lood de Jager sign for Japanese club
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springboks Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager are off to Japan next season. Japan Rugby League One side the Panasonic Wild Knights have confirmed that the...
Louwrens locked in for 2023 and 2024
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have added another player with international experience to their 2023 squad, announcing former Rebel, Ryan Louwrens, will be returning to AAMI Park. Louwrens has committed...
The weekend's test team lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere are the test teamsheets for this weekend. JAPAN V FRANCE View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...
Eddie Jones has respect of England players but must start delivering results, says Gregan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland endured another poor Six Nations campaign, but George Gregan believes under-fire Eddie Jones has the backing of his squad. Eddie Jones has the respect of England's...
Farrell 'very unhappy' to lose England captaincy to Lawes, says Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell is "very unhappy" to have been replaced as England captain by Courtney Lawes for Saturday's series opener against Australia, head coach Eddie Jones confirmed. Lawes stepped into the...
Kinghorn and Hutchinson start Scotland's first test versus Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 this Saturday when he leads Scotland out in Jujuy for the first match of the Test series against Argentina. Kick-off 8.10pm (BST). Gilchrist...
Lonergan named captain as Australia A announce matchday 23 against Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A Head Coach Jason Gilmore has named Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan captain of the side as he announces his starting side to face Samoa this Saturday. Reds backrower...
Fritz Lee starts on debut for Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont back-rower Fritz Lee will make his debut for Samoa against Australia A on Saturday in their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Australia A on Saturday. Lee starting in the no.8 jersey...
Piutau, Fekitoa and Folau start for Tonga on their return to test rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallaby outside back Israel Folau will make his test return when he plays for Tonga against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. The 33-year-old, a fundamentalist Christian,...
