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Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA.   The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...

Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...

Wallace Sititi starts for the All Blacks against the Springboks

2 months 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 South Africa in the fourth...

More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...

Wayne Barnes becomes RFU Board member

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Barnes OBE has joined the RFU Board. He replaces Phil de Glanville, as the RFU Senior Men’s Professional Rugby Board Representative. His appointment begins immediately...

Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...

‘We want to scrum’: Alaalatoa’s clear message after Wallabies scrum suggestions

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa insists the squad is eager to turn their scrum into a weapon as they look to back up a powerful performance against Argentina. Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak...

Wallabies pushing expansive style in quest for back-to-back Argentina wins

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies scrumhalf Jake Gordon believes the return to dry conditions can bring the best out of their side as they look to replicate their heroics in Argentina. The scrumhalf suggests the Wallabies' attacking...

Munster Rugby Awards 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Calvin Nash was announced on Tuesday night as the Bank of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare,...