All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...
Historic 500th Win for All Blacks in Tight Clash with France
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThree disallowed All Blacks tries, relentless French defence, and TMO interventions throughout all combined to continue the special rivalry between the two sides before New Zealand achieved its 500th Test...
'They won't go away' – Robertson credits France after close call for All Blacks
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson was determined to credit the mentality of an inexperienced France team after they pushed New Zealand close in the first Test in Dunedin. The All Blacks were pushed to their limits in a...
5 Things we learned from New Zealand v France
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand edged a 'new-look' France side 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday. Here are 5 things we learned from the match. The loop around pass worked well for the All Blacks. ...
All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyBlending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...
Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
Players leaving and Joining the French Top 14
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 Top 14 season ushers in a wave of significant player movement across France’s top rugby clubs. From major international signings like Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to the retirements...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
