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Van der Merwe’s ambition burning brightly as he takes on Springboks great

20 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springboks call-up when he takes on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this weekend.   That will...

Scarlets stun the Lions | Winners and Losers

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scarlets leave Johannesburg with 5 log points and move into sixth on the table. Balir Murray scored a brace and both Taine Plumtree and Johnny Williams touched down in their 19-32 win over the Lions....

Full URC Preview

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Ospreys, 6pm, Friday   Wales captain Jac Morgan says it’s “a massive honour” to have achieved “the pinnacle” of selection for the British &...

Jack Carty out injured as Connacht name their side

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Less than 24 hours after his second British & Irish Lions selection, club legend Bundee Aki will make his 150th appearance for Connacht, in an exciting centre partnership with Hugh Gavin.   Jack...

Waratahs Captain Jake Gordon Re-Commits to Australian Rugby for Two More Years

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm Jake Gordon has re-signed for a further two years, making him the latest Wallaby to re-commit until at least the home Rugby World Cup in 2027.   Born...

Kemsley Mathias signs new Scarlets contract

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international prop Kemsley Mathias has become the latest home-grown player to commit to the Scarlets.   The 25-year-old Pembrokeshire loose-head has signed a new deal to stay at Parc y Scarlets...

'Our desired solution': Les Kiss confirmed as Wallabies successor

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The future of the Wallabies has been finally secured until 2028 - with Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss formally unveiled as the successor to Joe Schmidt at a rain soaked Allianz Stadium in Sydney. It...

Cheetahs Sign Promising Flanker Ndlovu and extend Wegner's Contract

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Toyota Cheetahs are proud to announce the signing of Sasko Ndlovu, a dynamic young flanker who will join the squad ahead of the 2025 Currie Cup season in July. Ndlovu, a dynamic number 6,...

Riki Flutey joins the Black Ferns

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced the addition of Māori All Blacks and British and Irish Lions international Riki Flutey to the Black Ferns coaching group. Flutey has been appointed as Black Ferns...

URC Round 16 Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   James Botham says Cardiff will have to produce their best performance of the season to come out on top in their huge clash with play-off rivals Munster.   The...