England and Scotland trade places in World Rugby Men's Rankings
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup produced another set of dramatic matches over the weekend, leading to several changes to the top 25 of the World Rugby Men's Rankings. England's...
Erasmus names four uncapped players in quality team to face Wales
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against...
Extended Springbok Women squad named for remainder of season
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the opening two legs of their season done, Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named a group of 49 players that will form part of the next cycle of matches for the squad. After the...
Farrell: Far From Perfect, But A Good Day At The Office
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was pleased with how his Ireland team 'kept on squeezing Japan until the end', albeit that he felt their late points put a flattering look on the final scoreline. Japan had...
'Dream Come True' As Jansen Savours Try-Scoring Debut For Ireland
2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby'Privileged' was the word that came to mind when Sean Jansen reflected on his Ireland debut in the immediate aftermath of their 36-20 win over Japan in Newcastle. Taking his impressive form...
Ireland player ratings v Japan
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland go back to back with wins in the Nations Championship but this result against Japan was a very underwhelming performance from Andy Farrell's side. The Japanese side did not allow...
Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
Japan Name Matchday Squad for Nations Championship Clash with Ireland
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Confirm Matchday Squad for Nations Championship Clash with Ireland Japan have named their 23-man matchday squad for Saturday's Nations Championship encounter against Ireland at McDonald Jones Stadium...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Japan In Newcastle
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle (Kick-off 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish...
Meredith to make Test debut against France in Brisbane
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies playmaker Declan Meredith will become Wallaby number 997 on Saturday evening, selected to start at flyhalf against France in Brisbane as part of the Nations Championship. The North Queensland...
