Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series: 2022 Try of the Series Nominees

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The nominees for the top ten tries of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series are in - and they're special!  

'Look at Mourinho, Pochettino, Wenger' – Ugo Monye questions if Eddie Jones has reached end of the line with England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has lost the support of England's fans and may be an example of a world-class coach who has stayed too long in his job, like Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.   That is the verdict of...

Siwan Lillicrap retires from international rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siwan Lillicrap has announced her retirement from international rugby.     The 51-times-capped back five player has been Wales Women squad captain since November 2019 and played a huge...

URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...

One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...

Finn Russell set for Premiership switch?

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell could leave Racing 92 at the end of the season with Bath now reportedly entering the race for his signature.     Reports from the Daily Mail and Sunday Times say that Bath...

Scotland climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The record books were rewritten on another dramatic weekend of test rugby which had it all.   Georgia’s shock win over Wales in Cardiff, Scotland’s helter-skelter game against Argentina,...

The Three Biggest Omissions In The World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Sunday evening the 2022 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year was unveiled at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.   Every year there are players who can feel hard...

Jones lauds 'tremendous' England spirit following fightback against New Zealand

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two tries from replacement Will Stuart helped England clinch a remarkable draw against the All Blacks at Twickenham.     Eddie Jones hailed England's spirit after they overcame a "baptism...