CONFIRMED: Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as Independent Selector
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of New Zealand’s leading coaches, former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, is to replace former All Black Grant Fox as the All Blacks Independent Selector. Fox will be stepping...
Latest World Rankings: France up to fifth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA drama-filled weekend of test rugby has seen plenty of change in the latest World Rugby Rankings. France moved into the top 5 of the rankings while Romania entered the top 20. England's...
Scotland make 7 changes to face Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made seven changes to the starting XV for the final Autumn Nations Series match against Japan at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 20 November – kick-off 1pm. Fresh...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
All Blacks team named for historic 100th Test match against South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play in the historic 100th Test match against South Africa in the Fortinet Rugby Championship at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, on Saturday 25 September. In...
World Rugby considers plans to host a World Cup every two years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is exploring the idea of hosting a Rugby World Cup every two years. Chief executive of World Rugby, Alan Gilpin, told the Telegraph the radical move is “being considered”. They...
Size Doesn’t Matter in Rugby! | Faf De Klerk in the Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned World Champions for the third time when they lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 2019. Faf De Klerk was instrumental to the side that won the Rugby World Cup, here are his best bit proving...
Stats & Facts: New Zealand v Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the head to head stats and facts for the second Bledisloe Cup test. NEW ZEALAND v AUSTRALIA – EDEN PARK, AUCKLAND – KO 19:05 (08:05 BST) Head to head Played 171...
USA names squad to take on England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA Head coach Gary Gold has named his match-day 23 to face No. 3 world-ranked England on Sunday at Twickenham. The fixture marks the first time the Eagles have assembled since Rugby World...
Himeno returns to the starting lineup for Ireland clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph has confirmed the Brave Blossoms’ Team that will take on Ireland this Saturday, July 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match holds huge significance for both teams, as Ireland...
