World Rugby Award Nominations 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have released a list of their nominations for the World Rugby Awards. The Springboks hog the Men's Player of the Year division with three of the four nominations coming from South Africa The...
Ireland Squad Update
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad are back in camp and ready to go again, after Saturday night’s win over Australia. Next up? A massive showdown with the reigning World Champions, South Africa, in a sold-out Aviva...
Springboks Secure No.1 Spot Ahead of Showdown With Ireland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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”
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok 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...
World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother 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
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBongi 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...
Boks praise fight in tough outing against Italy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-changed Springbok team, playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes, delivered a performance for the ages in extreme adversity with a brilliant 32-14 (halftime 10-3) Castle Lager Outgoing Tour victory...
WATCH | Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi press conference
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks secured a strong win over Italy, but the big talking point was once again South Africa receiving another red card. In this post-match press conference, Rassie Erasmus breaks down the performance,...
