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Springboks Secure No.1 Spot Ahead of Showdown With Ireland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will remain at the top of the world rankings for another week, regardless of the outcome of their highly anticipated clash with Ireland. South Africa cemented their position after a convincing...

Etzebeth: “We haven’t won here in a while, so it’s a nice opportunity”

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, who increased his Test cap tally to 139 against France two weeks ago, said the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown against Ireland...

Ford determined England win against All Blacks won't be 'flash in the pan'

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England set the standard for their performances moving forward in defeating New Zealand on Saturday and must prove that result was not "a flash in the pan", George Ford said. Fly-half Ford was named man...

World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that the preparations for the World Rugby Nations Cup are advancing at pace, with 11 of the 12 teams now confirmed for a competition that will kick-off in 2026 and provide important...

Hemispheres will collide and rugby’s future redefined when the Nations Championship debuts in 2026

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Nations Championship is the new cross hemisphere international rugby tournament that will put the 12 strongest nations, and best players in the sport, on the global stage every two years. The Nations...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of action is done and plenty of talking points with the Springboks suffering yet another straight red, England obliterating New Zealand, Japan nearly beating Wales and Santi Carreras coming...

Mbonambi and Mchunu to join Springboks in Ireland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday as national coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team prepare for their final two clashes of the Castle...

Independent disciplinary update: Charles-Henri Berguet

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Belgium's Charles-Henri Berguet has been suspended for four matches for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.12 (striking with the foot). The red card was issued in Belgium's Rugby World Cup 2027 Final...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v Australia

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland cook as Mack Hansen bags a 30 minute hat trick against Australia 

Sublime from Gibson-Park

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland wrap up their record victory over the Wallabies with a great piece of skill from Gibson-Park to set up this Henshaw try Ireland finish with a flourish!Lovely work from Jamison Gibson-Park to...