Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...
A look at who’s in charge at each of the 16 URC clubs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 United Rugby Championship is almost upon us and ahead of the big kick-off on September 26th, we’ve taken a deep dive on the head coach of each of our 16 clubs. Which coach do you think...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Adjustment Confirmed for R2 Connacht v Scarlets Fixture
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn adjustment has been made to the Round 2 BKT United Rugby Championship game involving Connacht and Scarlets. To facilitate the on-going redevelopment of Connacht’s Dexcom Stadium, the...
Rassie names 3 Junior Springboks in 37 man squad for Australia Tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 Rugby World Cup-winners and five players who...
Rassie Erasmus names uncapped front row as Siya Kolisi returns
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from...
Champions Cup Fixtures Announced
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Investec Champions Cup campaign begins on Friday night for the 24 clubs — which includes 10 former champions who share a total of 25 Champions Cup titles. Two exciting matchups will launch...
Dai Flanagan & Vincent Giacobbi join Saracens Coaching Staff
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens is excited to announce two new additions to our Coaching Staff ahead of the 2025/26 season. Dai Flanagan has joined the club as Attack Coach, and Vincent Giacobbi as Head of Strength and Conditioning...
