Ireland team to face Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell has named his team to take on Japan in Dublin on the weekend. The game brings with it two significant milestones as flyhalf and captain Johnny Sexton runs out for...
Mack Hansen links up with Ireland squad as Henshaw continues rehab
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht winger Mack Hansen will train with the Ireland squad this week as the group focuses in on Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 1pm). Robbie...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Gearing up for Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Autumn Nations Series kicked off in style over the past weekend with the Wallabies showing good determination on the pitch to see off Japan 32-23. The All Blacks were on fire...
Quade Cooper pulls out of Wallaby touring squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper has removed himself from Australia’s upcoming tour to the UK, citing a need for bodily rest as his reason. Cooper is due to commence pre-season training...
Mark Bennett & Fraser Brown drop out of Scotland squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjury has forced Glasgow hooker Fraser Brown out of the Scotland squad preparing to face Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan at Murrayfield during the autumn campaign. Brown...
ABs dominate stats columns after Round 1 of Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series saw Australia see off Japan 32-23 before the All Blacks ran riot against the USA, amassing a total of 104 points to which the USA could only respond with...
Japan 23-32 Australia: Wallabies enjoy best winning streak since 2015
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot since October 2015 had the Wallabies enjoyed a five-game winning streak but they ended that drought by holding off Japan in Oita. Australia won their fifth consecutive game after...
Paisami to start against Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Red Hunter Paisami has been named to replace the injured Samu Kerevi at inside centre for the Wallabies Test against Japan in Oita on Saturday afternoon local time. Kerevi failed to overcome...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
