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...
Scott Fava returns to ACT Brumbies as Super W Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are excited to announce Brumby #64 Scott Fava will return to the club as Super W head coach until the end of 2024. A Super Rugby champion in 2004 and a Wallaby, Fava made 46 appearances...
Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France. Through...
Hastings and Hogg start as Townsend rings the changes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to Scotland’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 1pm – live on Amazon...
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...
All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan. After providing opportunities to build depth and...
Rennie rings the changes to Wallabies for French clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby coach Dave Rennie has rung the changes to his team to take on the French this weekend. Last week, Australia enjoyed the narrowest of victories over Scotland at Edinburgh and Rennie has...
Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK). The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...
Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClaudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with Canada at Eden Park on 5 November. England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby...
Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with France at Eden Park on 5 November. New Zealand director of rugby Wayne Smith has named his team...
