Blues claim bonus-point win over Force
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have suffered a frustrating 40-19 defeat to the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champion Blues at Eden Park in a dent to the side’s finals hopes. The Blues got the win with the bonus...
Junior Springboks triumph over brave Pumitas
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe hosts have come from behind to beat the Pumitas 36-25 thanks to a strong second half in Gqeberha. The Junior Springboks had to work hard and fight back after the break, but they recorded the perfect...
Australia and New Zealand Share the Spoils
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of The Rugby Championship U20 in Gqeberha was action-packed and like last year, it has ended in a draw at 29-all. An 83rd minute try has allowed Australia U20s to escape with a 29-all...
U20 Rugby Championship | Australia and New Zealand Teams Announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 final highlighted the raw pace and physicality of a promising New Zealand Under 20 side, and several key players from that match return to spearhead the campaign once again. Hooker...
U20 Rugby Championship | South Africa v Argentina Teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe coaches have named their first match teams for Round #1 that kicks-off on Thursday May 1 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha. Former SA U18 lock and national age-group cricketer Riley Norton...
Smith re-commits to Force until 2027
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have re-signed 20-year-old tighthead prop Josh Smith on a two-year deal after impressing across the first half of the 2025 SMARTECH Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Smith joined the Force...
Chiefs suffer Lienert-Brown injury
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will be without centre Anton Lienert-Brown for the majority of the season after a collarbone injury. Lienent-Brown came off during half-time during their convincing win over the Western Force...
Riki Flutey joins the Black Ferns
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced the addition of Māori All Blacks and British and Irish Lions international Riki Flutey to the Black Ferns coaching group. Flutey has been appointed as Black Ferns...
Billy Proctor commits to the 'Canes
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Proctor, Hurricane #260 has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby through to 2027. The St Patrick’s College (Wellington) old boy debuted for the Hurricanes in 2019 against...
Wallabies to reveal new head Coach
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt's successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday, Australian media has reported. Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will...
