Samoa seal Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification with play-off win over Tonga
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa secured Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification with a 37-15 defeat of Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday. Holding a healthy 42-13 advantage from the first leg in Auckland last...
All Blacks name squad for 2021 Rugby Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship. 🎥...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town. Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...
PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks. The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...
Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures. Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...
Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury. Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...
Alun Wyn Jones returns to the British and Irish Lions squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today confirmed that Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will return to the Lions touring party in South Africa. The Welsh...
Welfare-focused rugby law trials to be implemented globally
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced welfare-focused initiatives within a package of law amendments that will be trialled globally in competitions that start after 1 August, 2021, reflecting the sport’s ongoing...
Gatland confirms that Alun Wyn Jones could re-join the British and Irish Lions squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones is on the verge on completing a stunning return to the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of the test series against the Springboks. Jones disclosed his shoulder in the Lions first...
