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France make a host of changes to Autumn Nations squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 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

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 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

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Forced 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

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

42 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

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren 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 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...

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...

Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian 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 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...

Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Christian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...