Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. At 54, Robinson becomes...
Penaud ruled out for France again
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyUnfortuante news from France on Tuesday, Damian Penaud was forced to withdraw yet again, from playing Le Bleus's second test match of the autumn tour against New Zealand (Saturday, 9:10 p.m. at the...
Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...
Uini Atonio ruled out against New Zealand
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Uini Atonio will not face New Zealand this Saturday evening at the Stade de France The bad news is piling up for the French team as they are already deprived of François Cros, Damian...
Los Pumas change 3 for trip to Dublin
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe massive victory against Italy by 50-18 last week in Udine is now behind them and Los Pumas have already turned the page in view of the next great challenge that lies ahead: Ireland on their home soil....
Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic sevens gold medallist Dupont, 27, trained apart from the rest of the squad, but alongside lock Thibaud Flament and prop Uini Atonio, ahead of Saturday's game. Dupont returned to the 15-a-side...
Ireland ready to respond after 'honest' New Zealand chat, says Hansen
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen has backed Ireland to bounce back from their 23-13 defeat to New Zealand that saw their 19-game home winning streak come to an end. The loss also saw Ireland tumble from atop the world...
'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed. England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...
All Blacks lose Sam Cane and Mark Tele'a
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have brought in three additional All Blacks XV players as injury cover, as they prepare to play France this weekend. Sam Cane has been ruled out for the game due to Head Injury...
