Latest World Rankings: Wales Fall, Argentina Rise
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the weekend's test action, Wales have fallen to ninth on the World Rugby Rankings with Argentina moving into their highest position since June 2016. Los Pumas' 33-11 in Cardiff...
Samoa seal Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification with play-off win over Tonga
3 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...
Reece scores hat-trick as All Blacks run riot against Fiji
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Mo'unga and Sevu Reece picked apart Fiji as New Zealand completed their Steinlager Series with a 60-13 rout in Hamilton. New Zealand scored over 50 points in three successive Tests for...
Ardie Savea and Anton Lienert-Brown celebrate milestones on their return to test rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the third match of the Steinlager Series at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 17 July. The naming sees a return from injury for midfielder...
The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend. Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...
This weekend's international friendlies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world. The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu wants to make nation smile in RWC 2023 qualifier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the first leg of the Oceania 1 play-off against Samoa, Rugby World Cup caught up with Kefu to discuss his team’s preparations for RWC 2023 qualification. Toutai Kefu hopes...
Foster names All Black team to face Fiji
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday 10 July (kick-off 7.05PM). The matchday 23 is (Test caps...
Watch: Will Jordan's five tries vs Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan scored five tries against Tonga in the All Blacks opening game of 2021 at Mt Smart Stadium.
All Blacks go ton-up against depleted Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks got an underwhelming 2020 out of their system with a 102-0 win over a Tonga side featuring 13 debutants. New Zealand ran in 16 tries in a 102-0 demolition of Tonga. Will...