France find rhythm after error-strewn start back in front of fans
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont said France's mistakes in their Test win over Argentina on Saturday were "for good reason". France were delighted to welcome back a home crowd at the Stade de France for...
Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend. Italy vs All...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Fabien Galthié Set To Shuffle His Backline For Argentina Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié is set to shuffle his backline for the opening Autumn Nations Cup game against Argentina. An injury to highly-rated centre Arthur Vincent for the tests...
Paisami to start against Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Red Hunter Paisami has been named to replace the injured Samu Kerevi at inside centre for the Wallabies Test against Japan in Oita on Saturday afternoon local time. Kerevi failed to overcome...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
France name 42-man squad for Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié and General manager Raphaël Ibanez have announced a French squad of 42 players for the Autumn Nations Series. France will face: -...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday. Elton...
