Talent aplenty for 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the success of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has contracted 105 players across the Blues, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua, and Matatū for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Among...
Les Elder announces retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bay of Plenty, Chiefs Manawa and Black Ferns captain Les Elder has today announced her retirement from rugby. Elder first debuted for the Black Ferns in 2015 and was part of the 2017 Rugby...
Townsend makes two changes to his starting lineup, Dempsey earns first start against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Dempsey earns his first test start for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday. The former Australian international comes into the starting XV after two appearances from the bench. He comes...
England team announcement: England v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named the England team who will play New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm KO). Captain Owen Farrell will make his 100th appearance for England at inside centre. ...
Eddie Jones has retained a 25-player squad for England’s match against New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will take on the All Blacks at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 19 November (5.30pm KO). Joe Cokanasiga is unavailable for selection after suffering an ankle injury in England’s 52-13...
Josh Adams returns as Wales name team to face Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wales senior men’s team to play Georgia in the third round of the Autumn Nations Series has been named by head coach Wayne Pivac. Wales take on the Lelos at Principality...
England confirm 36-man squad for New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed his 36-player England squad for their match against New Zealand this weekend. England will take on the All Blacks at Twickenham stadium on Saturday 19 November (5.30pm...
Finn Russell returns to the Scotland starting line up for All Blacks clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named an experienced side featuring three changes for the third Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand on Sunday 13 November – kick-off 2.15pm. Finn...
Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...
David Ribbans to make England debut vs Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his 23-player team for England’s match against Japan at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [12 November, 3.15pm KO]. David Ribbans will make his England debut after...
