Meredith to make Test debut against France in Brisbane
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies playmaker Declan Meredith will become Wallaby number 997 on Saturday evening, selected to start at flyhalf against France in Brisbane as part of the Nations Championship. The North Queensland...
Australia 31-33 Ireland: Late Clarkson try downs Wallabies in thrilling Nations Championship clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Clarkson's late try helped injury-hit Ireland kick-start their Nations Championship campaign with a thrilling 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney. After New Zealand edged France 34-32 in the first-ever...
New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...
Currie backs Junior Boks’ growth as they brace for JWC semi-final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok assistant coach Lumumba Currie was pleased with their progress through the pool stages of the Junior World Championship but insisted there is still significant room for improvement as...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
Semi-finals confirmed at Junior World Championship after thrilling end to pool stage
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will face New Zealand in the first World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 semi-final in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday, 13 July before defending champions South Africa take on England. South...
All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's nervous debut during France win
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's newest wing, Fehi Fineanganofo, admitted he was so nervous ahead of his debut against France on Saturday that he vomited in the changing room. Fineanganofo was on the All Blacks bench for...
A look at the 9's | New Zealand v France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA game for the ages in Christchurch when the All Blacks faced France in the opening game of the Nations Championship. Dave Rennie will be proud to start his tenure with a narrow but convincing 34-32 win...
Cam Roigard shares his thoughts on the win over France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA man of the match performance from the All Black 9 as they get the Nations Championship off to a win 🗣️ "Very pleased to get the win."Player of the Match Cam Roigard reacts after New Zealand's...
New Zealand vs France | Player Ratings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand hang on to a 34-32 victory over France in the opening match of the 2026 Nations Championship. It was a classic test match, with the home side scoring 5 tries and France 4. Man of the match,...
