England team to play Australia
1 month 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...
Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...
The most successful coaches in Six Nations history
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySome head coaches are inextricably linked to the Guinness Men's Six Nations due to their towering achievements. Here, we take a look at the men who have had the most success at the helm...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
1 month 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...
Pita Ahki set for Blues return
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are excited to announce the return of experienced midfielder Pita Ahki for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.It will be a homecoming for 33-year-old Ahki, who grew up in Auckland and began...
New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
Makazole Mapimpi picks up 5-game suspension
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday 18 October has resulted in a five game suspension. After...
Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Tom Willis to leave Saracens
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens can today confirm that Tom Willis will leave the club at the end of the season to pursue an opportunity in France. The number eight has taken the Gallagher PREM by storm since moving to the Original...
Ross Moriarty: A man of many leagues whose career has come full circle
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s taken some 15 years, but Ross Moriarty has finally made it back to his home region as his career comes full circle. He grew up in Swansea and was part of the Ospreys Academy age-grade...
