Stats and facts: Wales v New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks kick off the European leg of the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour with a blockbuster clash against Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday morning (NZT). Here are...
Stats and facts: Italy v Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTo begin Italy’s Autumn campaign, Kieran Crowley’s side will have a tricky matchup with Samoa before ending November with Tests against Australia and South Africa. Here are a few stats...
All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be looking to kick off this last leg of what has been a difficult season by throwing down a significant marker to all opposition when they face Wales at the Principality Stadium in...
Rio Dyer debuts against the All Blacks, Halfpenny, Owens, North and Tipuric return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday (KO 3.15pm). Dragons flyer Rio Dyer will make...
From Horror Injury to England RWC2021 Superstar! | Abby Dow
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbby Dow thought her RWC2021 dream was over when she suffered a horror leg break in the Six Nations earlier in the year but her recovery has come to England's advantage as she's been a shining light in...
Leicester Tigers sign Charlie Atkinson
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the signing of Charlie Atkinson. The 21-year-old joins Tigers on a long-term deal from Wasps. Born in Oxford, Atkinson was educated at Abingdon School and...
Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield. Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...
Seven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre, including hooker Agathe Sochat who will win her 40th cap in Whangārei on 29 October. France...
Fourteen of Italy's starting line-up beat France in September
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFourteen of Italy's starting line-up for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final with France also started the Azzurre's victory over Les Bleues in September, including winger Maria Magatti who plays her...
Italy: Maria Magatt earns 50th test cap, captain Manuela Furlan returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Andrea Di Giandomenico has named his team for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final against France at Northland Events Centre on 29 October. Italy coach Andrea Di Giandomenico has...
