England team announced for Tonga clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named the England team for this weekend’s Test match against Tonga. England will open their Autumn Nations Series campaign on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium (3.15pm KO). Owen...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
Fans to decide 2021 World Players of the Year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans around the world will select the winners in six categories of the World Rugby Awards in 2021. The World Rugby Awards return in a digital-first format in 2021 after a special...
How Injury Hit Wales Could Line Up Against South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injury list for Wales is mounting with the confirmation that captain Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series following the injury he sustained against...
Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies will start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes to his matchday squad that defeated the All Blacks...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand Return To The Top
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks swept away Wales 54-16 amid a deluge of late tries in Cardiff on Saturday with the win sending New Zealand back to the top of the World Rankings. New Zealand are back...
England squad update: Randall withdraws, Lynagh called up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named an updated 35-player England squad for next week’s Test match against Tonga. Harry Randall has withdrawn from the squad with a hip flexor injury. Harlequins’...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 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...
Beauden Barrett to play 100th Test against Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been selected for his 100th Test in what will be a memorable occasion for the 30 year old and his family. Barrett will be playing his eighth Test against the Welsh...
Starting XV for Carling Champions Match revealed, 2022 Currie Cup to kick off in January
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe names of the 15 players in the starting team for the exciting Carling Champions Match – which was selected by fans of the Carling Currie Cup teams – were revealed on Thursday, with Bulls...
