World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16 August, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for opening round of The Rugby Championship 2025 this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa’s number one ranking is at threat...
Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his...
Reds Fall Short against Tonga in Nuku'alofa
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds were today beaten 38-19 in Nuku’alofa by a Tongan national side bristling with Test stars based in Europe and Japan.Skipper Jock Campbell rued the number of errors made by the...
Wallabies’ Ellis Park Squad: The Big Winners and Losers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed their 23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Johannesburg. Joe Schmidt’s selection has thrown up a few surprises, with some players...
O'Connor to start for Wallabies in Johannesburg
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby number 832 James O’Connor will start at flyhalf against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday evening (local time) as the Wallabies kick off their 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship...
Harry Johnson-Holmes extends with Force, ready to settle "unfinished business"
4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby"Unfinished business" is on Harry Johnson-Holmes' mind, with the 91-capped Super Rugby veteran confirming he will sign on for a second season at the Western Force. The last two years have been a frustrating...
'Big Horse' and 'Baby Bear' lead Wallabies charge for Boks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have welcomed former All Black Aidan Ross into their ranks, with Zane Nonggorr likening the veteran loosehead prop to an extra coach for the side. Set to square off against the most formidable...
Wallabies keen to build momentum following British & Irish Lions third Test win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs they approach their first match of the Rugby Championship against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday (local time), the Wallabies are focused on building confidence in their methods and growing...
Stannard to lead Force in Super Rugby AUS as coaching staff revealed
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Stannard will head up the Western Force’s coaching staff which is full of past players for the Super Rugby AUS competition which starts next month. The 42-year-old ex-Force half-back, who...
Lynn names Wales squad for Rugby World Cup 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach, Sean Lynn, has named the 32 players who will represent Wales at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. The Wales squad for what promises to be the biggest and best Women’s Rugby...
