Die-hard supporters motivate Boks to bounce back in Cape Town
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Jesse Kriel were adamant on Friday that the team had to bounce back strongly after their disappointing performance against the Wallabies last week,...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 round one preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pacific Nations Cup 2025 gets underway in Calgary on Friday as Canada take on USA in the first match of the tournament, while Tonga kick-off their challenge against Samoa in Nuku’alofa. Here’s...
Springbok Women name strong side for RWC opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will open their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a squad laden with Test and World Cup experience when they take on Brazil at Franklin’s Garden in Northampton...
Will Genia calls time on a remarkable rugby career
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby legend Will Genia has officially announced his retirement from professional play at the age of 37, closing the chapter on a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades across three continents. A...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Valetini ready for Springboks fightback as star back-rower cleared of calf problems
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies back-rower Rob Valetini is pleased to have overcome the calf issues that derailed his 2025 Lions Series as his side prepare for a fired-up South Africa. Valetini is a timely inclusion at number...
New Zealanders to have more ways to watch rugby than ever before
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew five-year agreement with Sky for 2026-30 as broadcast partner for all of rugby in New Zealand, including All Blacks, Black Ferns and Super Rugby. Exciting new international...
Argentina change 2 for the 2nd round TRC clash with the All Blacks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a 41-24 defeat at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba, Los Pumas and the All Blacks will face each other again this Saturday, August 23, at the Jose Amalfitani Stadium in Liniers (Vélez-Málaga)....
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 August, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for matches in The Rugby Championship 2025, Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 and Sudaméricano 2025 this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Du Preez thrilled about first Test start in seven years
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez was thrilled about the prospect of starting his first Test in seven years when he runs out at No 8 against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday. Du...
