England aiming to be one of 'world's best' teams, says Earl
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl hopes "heartache" over summer will help England become "some of the world's best" ahead of their clash with New Zealand. England have aspirations of greatness, asserted Ben Earl as he prepares...
France make a host of changes to Autumn Nations squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter some withdrawals, the French coaching staff has called new players to join the group of 42 in preparation for three matches this fall. Fabien Galthié's team will take on Japan, New Zealand,...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...
All Blacks secure victory in Yokohama
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyForced to struggle through a below-par second half, the All Blacks started their northern tour with a 64-19 Lipovitan B Test with Japan in Yokohama on Saturday. A frustrating third quarter in...
Antoine Dupont returns for France
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby42 players have been selected int the French squad for the upcoming matches this fall against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina at the Stade de France. The team will see the return of French captain and...
Gatland braced for ‘tough, physical encounter’ against Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is preparing for another “tough, physical encounter” against the Fijians when his Welsh side opens their three match Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 10...
All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
All Blacks team named to play Japan at Yokohama Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll 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...
Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian head coach Mick Byrne has named a 39-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The Fijians will kick-off their tour in Scotland the week before heading to the Welsh capital to try to secure...
Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
