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All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...

Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...

All Blacks team named to play Japan at Yokohama Stadium

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Japan in the 2024 Lipovitan-D...

Nick Isiekwe hits 150 caps for Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Isiekwe spoke of his pride as he prepares to make his 150th Saracens appearance on Saturday when the Men in Black head to Ashton Gate to take on the table-topping Bristol Bears. The second-rower...

Genge and Randall return for Saracens clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ellis Genge and Harry Randall return to the starting XV for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership round five clash with Saracens at Ashton Gate on Saturday (3.05pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The England...

Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Sale name team to face Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Sanderson makes four changes to his side for the trip to Northampton on Friday (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports) as Dan du Preez starts for the first time since January and Waisea Nayacalevu returns...

Ethan Burger moves from Pretoria to Exeter

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and...

Courtney Lawes captains Brive as they go to Provence

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes has been named as Brive's captain as they travel to Provence Rugby for their Pro D2 clash.    Laws is facing off against fellow England international Teimana Harrison