Autumn Nations Series

Ben Donaldson to start at flyhalf for Australia vs Wales in Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

NSW Waratahs playmaker Ben Donaldson will start at flyhalf for the first time in Wallaby gold against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon (local time).    With a number of players unavailable...

Scotland climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The record books were rewritten on another dramatic weekend of test rugby which had it all.   Georgia’s shock win over Wales in Cardiff, Scotland’s helter-skelter game against Argentina,...

The Three Biggest Omissions In The World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Sunday evening the 2022 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year was unveiled at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.   Every year there are players who can feel hard...

Pumas aim to claim one final scalp in 2022 at Murrayfield

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's been a fruitful first year in charge of Argentina for Michael Cheika, who will be out to claim one final scalp at Murrayfield.   Cheika's side started the year strongly defeating Scotland twice...

Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year.   Ireland head into the match off...

England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham.     It's been an indifferent year for both sides...

Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...

Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings.    The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...

Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Another thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps.   Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...