Lho5WMRS_400x400

Saints look to get defense of their title underway

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Kemeny is set to become Saint #2090 on Friday evening, as Northampton Saints kick-off the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership campaign against Bath Rugby (20 September, kick-off: 7.45pm).  Phil Dowson’s...

Mac Grealy joins Western Force South African tour squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ormer Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy has linked up with the Western Force ahead of their tour of South Africa Grealy was one of the Reds' most consistent in 2024, coming off a double in their narrow...

Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...

Boks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday. Salmaan...

Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...

Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone.   The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...

Hunter Paisami racing the clock to be fit for Bledisloe Cup as centre gives injury update

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami is pushing to be fit for the opening Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks on September 21. Paisami missed the trip to Argentina after suffering a knee injury during...

Pone Fa'amausili signs with Moana Pasifika

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Rebels and Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili has signed a one year deal with Moana Pasifika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fa'amausili found himself limited for game-time in 2024 following...

Kwagga Smith “We have to stick together and play for one another"

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the importance of the team sticking together and playing for one another as they attempt to register their fifth win a row in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

Glasgow embracing life as champions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions.   Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...