Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian head coach Mick Byrne has named a 39-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The Fijians will kick-off their tour in Scotland the week before heading to the Welsh capital to try to secure...
Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
Draw and match schedules released for Women’s RWC England 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw to be broadcast live on BBC’s The One Show and RugbyPass TV on Thursday, 17 October Huge ticket demand experienced already with over 60,000 tickets...
