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Wallabies team to play Italy in Udine

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon will play his first Test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, named to start against Italy on Saturday afternoon (local time).    The 24-year-old flyhalf will partner...

ACT Brumbies announce 'exciting' squad for 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ACT Brumbies have today confirmed their squad for the 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific competition, with several players promoted from the club’s academy system.Chris Mickelson, Harvey Cordukes,...

Joe Schmidt accuses England of 'gamesmanship' ahead of victory over Australia

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt said he is "disappointed" at what he perceives to be "gamesmanship" from England in the build-up to Saturday's victory over Australia. England saw off Australia 25-7 at the Allianz Stadium...

Ntlabakanye joins Springbok squad as Nche returns to SA

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.   Ntlabakanye,...

Erasmus happy with Japan game and looks ahead to France

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

Erasmus pleased with win but bracing for big battles

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

The Springboks down Japan at Wembley

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Springboks outclassed Japan 61-7 (halftime 26-0) to start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a commanding combination of power and precision in slippery conditions at Wembley Stadium in London...

Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium...

Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...

Fraser Dingwall pens new deal with Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England centre Fraser Dingwall has signed a contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old at his boyhood club for the 2026/27 campaign and beyond.   A...