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Singapore and Los Angeles to host the pinnacle of HSBC SVNS 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025. Featuring seven iconic global destinations and culminating with the SVNS...

Autumn Nations Series | Team of the Week

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series saw some incredible results with the All Blacks beating Irelands, Australia beating England and Fiji beating Wales in some of the key results. Here is our...

Dupont back to skipper France against Japan

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty. Dupont's last run-out in blue at 15s came...

Match Day Programme: Ireland vs New Zealand

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Ireland vs New Zealand  Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland Kickoff Time: 20:10 (GMT) Referee: Nic Berry   Head-to-head Played: Played: 37 New Zealand Wins:...

Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...

Seilala Mapusua signs with Moana Pasifika

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika is excited to announce the appointment of Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua as Backs and Skills coach for the 2025 and 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific seasons.   The former...

Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season teams are finalising their player rosters Moana Pasifika Ardie Savea [pictured above] has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and...

England 'banging on the door' of rugby's elite, says proud Borthwick

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were edged out 24-22 by New Zealand at Twickenham, but coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the efforts of his players. Steve Borthwick reckons England are "banging on the door" of the elite nations...

England aiming to be one of 'world's best' teams, says Earl

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl hopes "heartache" over summer will help England become "some of the world's best" ahead of their clash with New Zealand. England have aspirations of greatness, asserted Ben Earl as he prepares...

France make a host of changes to Autumn Nations squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After some withdrawals, the French coaching staff has called new players to join the group of 42 in preparation for three matches this fall. Fabien Galthié's team will take on Japan, New Zealand,...