Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium. Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...
Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother 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...
Stats and facts: Wales v Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales continue their Autumn Nations Series campaign on Saturday when they tackle Argentina at the Principality Stadium. The game comes just seven days after a 55-23 defeat...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
Azzurri look to carry good form into Wallaby Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Italians will be on the hunt for a maiden victory over the Wallabies when they host the latter in Florence on Saturday. The Azzurri put on an admirable performance last weekend to despatch...
Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAllan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...
'It's entirely my fault' – Jones admits England were distracted against Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were beaten 30-29 by Argentina on Sunday, less than a year out from the sides meeting at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones believes England's loss to Argentina was partly down...
Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November. Davidson,...
Sexton plays down Irish victory over Boks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish captain Johnny Sexton has been measured in the wake of his team’s victory over the Springboks in Dublin. The final whistle sounded with the score at 19-16 after a tough encounter between...
