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Argentine Hooker Dimcheff Set to Debut for Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina will officially lose a hooker on Saturday. Pablo Dimcheff has been named on Italy for the test match against South Africa. It marks a first appearance at the capped level for the Argentine born...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...

Players leaving and Joining the Premiership

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  With the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby seasson, clubs across England are undergoing significant changes ahead of the new campaign. A wave of high-profile departures and exciting new...

Players leaving and Joining the URC this season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...

Wiese thrilled to be back with Boks along with his brother

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wiese, who will earn his 35th Test cap when he packs down at the back of the scrum against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday, was pleased...

McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...

Damian Willemse speaks ahead of his Springboks return

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Damian Willemse makes a stirring return to the Springbok XV as he resumes his role at fullback for South Africa’s upcoming Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld, marking his first appearance since...

Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse...

Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Randall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...

Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory...