Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...
England head coach role 'uniquely difficult' – Jones
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones took charge of England between 2015 and 2022, and is fully aware of the relentless pressure that comes with the job. Eddie Jones says the relentless expectation to win makes the job as England's...
De Allende thrilled about facing club teammates
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited...
Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...
Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...
Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...
Rugby Internationals 2025 | Japan v Wallabies Highlights
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan face the Wallabies in Tokyo as the Wallabies commence their end-of-year tour.
'I think I'm done': Koroibete makes call on Wallabies Test future
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time John Eales Medalist Marika Koroibete concedes his career in the gold jersey is likely up, believing it's time to back the next generation coming through. Koroibete made the revelation in Queensland...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
Nick Champion de Crespigny 'natural fit' for Wallabies captaincy - Schmidt
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes two-cap Wallaby Nick Champion de Crespigny is a 'natural fit' to lead the side against Japan on Saturday in Tokyo. Despite his inexperience, Schmidt has been taken...
