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Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...

UPDATED World Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ten of the top fifteen were in action this weekend which caused some movement on the World Rankings table.   The All Blacks pass France and move into second place with their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby...

Potential for big movement in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While Ireland are safe in their position as the number one team in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini the jockeying for positions below them will intensify this weekend. With the...

Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...

Match Day Programme: South Africa vs. Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will be hoping the Wallabies can cause an upset in the first fixture of the day when they take on the All Blacks. An Australian win will grant the Springboks an opputunity to snatch the...

Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 1

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After their first clash in 1903, the Wallabies vs All Blacks was intensified in 1931 with the introduction of the Bleisloe Cup. New Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce...

Match Stats for Australia vs New Zealand at the MCG

2 years ago by ultimate rugby

New Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce against Australia including a 40-14 win when they met most recently (September 2022); though, the teams have alternated wins across...

Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...

Argentina change 5 for Springbok clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has changed five of the line-up that started in an upset win over Australia for a Rugby Championship final-round match against South Africa on Saturday.  In the backline,...