All Blacks bite back with eight-try Sharks feast
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCompetition for Test places in the New Zealand squad was heightened by an emphatic 54-0 win in their second tour game, with a clinical performance against the Sharks pleasing coach Dave Rennie. The...
Boks switch their focus to All Blacks and RGR
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Canan Moodie said the Boks were ready to switch their focus to the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series presented by Castle Double Malt after returning to South Africa following...
Ethan de Groot re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Highlanders and Southland through to the end of 2029.The 43 Test loose head prop’s new deal extends a cornerstone of...
South Africa confirms that Deon Fourie has joined the squad.
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up veteran utility forward Deon Fourie to the national squad for the forthcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, presented by Castle Double Malt, following...
What Rassie Erasmus learnt from the win over Argentina
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks limped to a 10-17 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires. There were few shining lights for the visitors as Rassie Erasmus and the coaches prepare the side for four tests against the All Blacks...
Mixed display by All Black greats: A look at Barrett and Ioane form
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks got their tour off to a winning start with all eyes on Dave Rennie's men as they prepare to face the Springboks in four test matches. There were a number of players that are on the fringe...
Rieko Ioane leads the Haka
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Rieko Ioane leads the Haka 𝑲𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆 as we kick off in South Africa 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/9Abq65UPrt — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 7, 2026
Argentina hand four players Test debuts against Springboks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have named four uncapped players in their matchday 23 for Saturday’s one-off Test against the Springboks at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, where the teams will contest...
Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
SuperSport secures Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry TV rights
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCANAL+ confirmed a broadcast rights agreement with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to show all matches in the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour live...
