Three most significant games between Ireland and the Springboks
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland come off a loss to the All Blacks and a win against the Wallabies as they prepare for the Springboks this weekend. The Springboks have come off two thrillining 14 man wins over France and Italy....
Michael Ala’alatoa Joins Munster Rugby
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of Michael Ala’alatoa from Clermont Auvergne on a seven-month contract until the end of the 2025/26 season. Ala’alatoa is currently on international...
Kolbe: “We have to capitalise on our chances”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe emphasised the importance of capitalising on their point-scoring opportunities when the Boks line up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, if they want to break their 13-year...
Ireland Squad Update
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad are back in camp and ready to go again, after Saturday night’s win over Australia. Next up? A massive showdown with the reigning World Champions, South Africa, in a sold-out Aviva...
Springboks Secure No.1 Spot Ahead of Showdown With Ireland
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will remain at the top of the world rankings for another week, regardless of the outcome of their highly anticipated clash with Ireland. South Africa cemented their position after a convincing...
Etzebeth: “We haven’t won here in a while, so it’s a nice opportunity”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth, who increased his Test cap tally to 139 against France two weeks ago, said the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown against Ireland...
Ford determined England win against All Blacks won't be 'flash in the pan'
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland set the standard for their performances moving forward in defeating New Zealand on Saturday and must prove that result was not "a flash in the pan", George Ford said. Fly-half Ford was named man...
World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that the preparations for the World Rugby Nations Cup are advancing at pace, with 11 of the 12 teams now confirmed for a competition that will kick-off in 2026 and provide important...
Hemispheres will collide and rugby’s future redefined when the Nations Championship debuts in 2026
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship is the new cross hemisphere international rugby tournament that will put the 12 strongest nations, and best players in the sport, on the global stage every two years. The Nations...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of action is done and plenty of talking points with the Springboks suffering yet another straight red, England obliterating New Zealand, Japan nearly beating Wales and Santi Carreras coming...
