Battle of the midfield: Australia v France
6 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a fierce midfield battle today when reigning Six Nations champions France took on Australia in a 10 try thriller. Len Ikitau pairing with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for the Wallabies faced the French...
France Player Ratings v Australia
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance came back from 21-12 to bag a win against the Wallabies in a game that had the Six Nations champions sweating. The second half was vital in the win for the visitors as they put the pressure on when...
Louw looking forward to Loftus return against Scotland
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Wilco Louw was thrilled about the opportunity to run out at Loftus Versfeld once again – this time in the green and gold jersey – after making the move from Pretoria to Cape...
All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
Meredith to make Test debut against France in Brisbane
2 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...
South Africa 45-21 England: Borthwick's men thrashed in Nations Championship opener
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa began their Nations Championship campaign in style as they ran in seven tries during a comprehensive 45-21 triumph over England at Ellis Park Stadium. Blistering starts in...
Australia 31-33 Ireland: Late Clarkson try downs Wallabies in thrilling Nations Championship clash
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Clarkson's late try helped injury-hit Ireland kick-start their Nations Championship campaign with a thrilling 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney. After New Zealand edged France 34-32 in the first-ever...
Scotland 'grateful' for previous Argentina defeat after setting record straight with big win
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend said he was "grateful" for last year's chastening defeat to Argentina after watching his team avenge that loss in the Nations Championship. Scotland's bow in the new...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
Bennett, Rowe and Alexander to join Saints
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Bennett, Thomas Rowe and Ben Alexander have all signed full-time contracts with Northampton Saints ahead of the 2026/27 season, following successful trial periods at the Club. Lock Bennett and winger...
