Pressure to win for England is a 'privilege', says Wigglesworth
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySenior England coach Richard Wigglesworth believes that the pressure to win matches is part of the privilege of playing for the national team. England face world champions South Africa at the Allianz...
England side to play Springboks
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 16 November. There are four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Argentina
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Friday night’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off...
No disappointment for 'proud' Scotland coach Townsend
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend was immensely proud of his Scotland side after they pushed world champions South Africa close in a thrilling Test. Scotland ultimately went down 15-32 on Sunday, though the 17-point margin...
Dupont back to skipper France against Japan
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty. Dupont's last run-out in blue at 15s came...
England 'banging on the door' of rugby's elite, says proud Borthwick
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were edged out 24-22 by New Zealand at Twickenham, but coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the efforts of his players. Steve Borthwick reckons England are "banging on the door" of the elite nations...
URC Round 6 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
3 weeks 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...
Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest celebration of women’s rugby will kick-off with hosts England facing USA in the opening match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 22 August 2025. The match schedule has been...