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Team man Elton Jantjies looks ahead to Wallabies clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies says he is looking forward to getting more minutes under his belt after being named in the matchday 23 to face Australia this weekend.   Jantjies made his return...

Vincent Koch backs Bomb Squad to fire against Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Vincent Koch has dismissed suggestions that the Springboks' famed 'Bomb Squad' will be less explosive with the decision to revert to a 5-3 split on the bench.   After...

Women's Six Nations announce 2023 fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby fans are in for a treat with even more ways to enjoy the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. The fixture dates for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations were announced today with extensive...

Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.     With records set for the season-long...

1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby.    The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...

Australia international Emily Chancellor joins Harlequins Women

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins Women have confirmed the signing of Australia international Emily Chancellor from the New South Wales Waratahs.     The flanker will join up with the Quins squad after the...

Australia equal record low in World Rugby Men’s Ranking

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A record 48-17 defeat to Argentina has seen Australia drop to seventh place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     It equals their lowest-ever position, last held between September...

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.   We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...

All Blacks vs Japan added to the 2022 Northern tour schedule

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 29 October for the newly created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup 2022.     Announced by the Japan Rugby Football Union...

Joseph Dweba to start against New Zealand, Mbonambi withdraws

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a change to his squad for the second test match in the Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.   Nienaber...