Virimi Vakatawa hoping for comeback to the big leagues
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt 33, the former star center for the French national team and Racing 92 recently revived his career in Fiji, where he distinguished himself in the Skipper Cup. Banned from playing in France, Virimi Vakatawa...
England vs Fiji: Clash of Structure and Flair
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face Fiji in a tantalizing encounter that pits northern discipline against Pacific unpredictability. England will aim to control territory and dominate set pieces, using their forwards to impose...
Muntz to Lead Fiji Attack at Twickenham
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Caleb Muntz will guide a strong Fijian backline after coach Mick Byrne unveiled his team to take on England at Twickenham in Saturday’s Autumn International. Most of the matchday squad comes...
Joe Schmidt accuses England of 'gamesmanship' ahead of victory over Australia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt said he is "disappointed" at what he perceives to be "gamesmanship" from England in the build-up to Saturday's victory over Australia. England saw off Australia 25-7 at the Allianz Stadium...
Am signs with the Dynaboars
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s double World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am is set to join Glenn Delaney’s division one outfit Mitsubishi Dynaboars. Sharks star Am, 31, who is currently on the standby list for his...
England team to play Australia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s opening fixture of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series sees Maro Itoje named as captain with Ellis Genge, George Ford and Jamie George supporting as vice-captains. The match marks a significant...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
Borthwick names squad for three-day training camp
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Nations Series. The squad assembled on Sunday 19th October and will train...
