Duhan van der Merwe to reach 50 against USA
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland winger Duhan van der Merwe will win his 50th Scotland cap on Saturday in the Quilter Nations Series opener against USA at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, kick-off 5:40pm – live on TNT Sports. Stafford...
Jack Crowley rewarded with start against the All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere has been plenty of debate around why Jack Crowley is overlooked as the Ireland starting 10 but one thing is for sure and that is he has broken the door down this season on his current form. We will...
Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face New Zealand In Chicago
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Gallagher Cup clash against New Zealand at Soldier Field (Kick-off 3.10pm local time/8.10pm...
Lam names his Barbarians to face AB XV
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHanro Liebenberg will captain Barbarian F.C as they take on All Blacks XV at the Gtech Community Stadium, London, on Saturday (1:15pm). The Leicester Tigers star is one of eleven South Africans in the...
Scott Robertson shares his thoughts on the Ireland clash, history and the players
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn recent years Ireland have the upper hand when it comes to playing the All Blacks. New Zealand and, head coach, Scott Robertson are well aware of the history and what this fixture brings For 111 years,...
England team to play Australia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s opening fixture of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series sees Maro Itoje named as captain with Ellis Genge, George Ford and Jamie George supporting as vice-captains. The match marks a significant...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
