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Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...

Ireland made 'step up' in tense Argentina victory, says Doris

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said the team made a clear step up in Friday's thrilling victory over Argentina, but he knows further improvements are needed for future games. Ireland edged out Argentina...

'What will be, will be' – Gatland will respect any decision on Wales future

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland accepts his future is out of his hands after Wales suffered a record-setting defeat to Australia. Wales were hammered 52-20 by the Wallabies in Cardiff on Sunday, as Australia scored eight...

Autumn Nations Series TOTW

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some great games this weekend with France beating the All Blacks by a points, the Springboks winning at HQ, Ireland beating Los Pumas and the Wallabies thumping Wales. Here is our Team of the Week   Tamaiti...

Boks expecting epic battle against England

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in London...

Kerevi, Valetini to play 50th Tests against Wales in Cardiff

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Inside centre Samu Kerevi and back rower Rob Valetini will play their 50th Tests for Australia when the Wallabies take on Wales at Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time. Kerevi will bring...

Will Porter extends stay at Harlequins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Porter has committed his future to Harlequins after signing a new deal, the club can confirm. The livewire scrum-half, who has featured in every Gallagher Premiership fixture this term, will keep...

Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

Pressure to win for England is a 'privilege', says Wigglesworth

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior 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 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head 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...