Massive strides for Springbok Women bode well for the future
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women’s performances at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup were not only an indication of things to come, but will also leave a legacy that will inspire the next generation to emulate...
Lisa Cockburn calls time on rugby career
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international Lisa Cockburn has today announced her retirement from both international and club rugby following the conclusion of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Cockburn...
New Zealand v South Africa quarter-final preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand come into their quarter-final against South Africa as one of the form teams looking to go all the way. A sweep of pool-stage victories against Spain, Japan, and Ireland gave the Black Ferns...
RSA team announcement (v NZL) media conference: head coach De Bruin, captain Booi, Malinga
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Swys de Bruin, captain Nolusindiso Booi (pictured left) and Ayanda Malinga (right) look ahead to their quarter-final against New Zealand at Sandy Park on Saturday. Swys de...
Chiefs ready for season opener against Gloucester in Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs will begin their 2025/26 season at Kingsholm Stadium in a PREM Cup match against Gloucester Rugby on Friday night. There are five debutants in the match 23. Joseph Dweba, Stephen Varney...
Scotland forced to make squad change ahead of QFs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Bryan Easson has been forced to replace Elliann Clarke with Christine Belisle in his squad of 32 ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final with England. Belisle is...
South Africa Slide as Rankings Shake Up
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest world rugby rankings have delivered big changes in both the men’s and women’s game. South Africa’s fall in the men’s standings is the headline, while in the women’s...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
France reaction (Bourdon Sansus, co-captain Feleu, co-head coaches Ortiz and Mignot, Boulard)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's Pauline Bourdon Sansus, co-captain Manae Feleu, co-head coaches David Ortiz and Gaëlle Mignot, and Émilie Boulard give their reaction to the win over South Africa to top Pool D at...
RWC2025 | France proved their Rugby World Cup 2025 credentials with an ominous 57-10 win over a shocked South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance proved their Rugby World Cup 2025 credentials with an ominous 57-10 win over a shocked South Africa in Pool D at a lively Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Story of the match The women's Springboks...
