Semi-finals set for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
12 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up has been confirmed for the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 with South Africa to face Argentina and France to tackle New Zealand in the Italian city of Viadana on 14 July. South...
Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot...
Boks excited to get international season underway
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only 10 days to go until the Springboks kick off their 2025 season against the Barbarians in Cape Town, Rassie Erasmus (head coach), Felix Jones (assistant coach), and Siya Kolisi (captain) all expressed...
Pienaar appointed Scrum Coach at Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that Jaco Pienaar has been appointed as the Club’s new Scrum Coach. The 42-year-old will join the men in Black, Green and Gold this summer ahead of the 2025/26...
200-Cap Rory Scannell To Depart Munster Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that 200-cap Rory Scannell will depart this summer after 12 years at his home province. A Munster man through and through, the 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 players to...
Rising stars in the running for URC Award
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySome of the brightest young talents in the game are in the running to be named URC Next-Gen Player of the Season. The prestigious award is open to players who were aged 23 and under at the beginning...
Daugunu signs new contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...
The Stormers sidestep the Blues
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will stay in South Africa ahead of the quarter final's of the URC as they secure a bonus point win against Cardiff at Cape Town Stadium and will travel to Durban for the play off's. With Cardiff...
