Japan Rugby League One Best XV and award winners
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the end of this season's Japan Rugby League One, the league has announced the Best XV and all award winners for 2023. Japan Rugby League One has a new champion after Kubota Spears...
Try-scoring machine Marx massive for Spears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 11 WRAP: Malcolm Marx extended his try tally to eight from ten appearances for the Spears in their 40-27 win over the Blue Revs in Round 11 of the Japan Rugby League One over the weekend. First-half...
Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front. Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...
Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year. Ireland head into the match off...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium. Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...
France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud's fantastic late score helped France to a record-breaking 11th straight Test victory in an exhilarating 30-29 win over Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday. Playing their...
Watch: Australia score try of the year contender from their own 5m line
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have summited a strong contender for the try of the year award against France. Antoine Dupont chipped over the top of the Wallabies defence and fortuitous bounce of the ball meant Bernard...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
Wallabies hold on for gritty win against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have shown incredible fight to deliver a 16-15 win over Scotland, overcoming a 15-6 deficit with 25 minutes left to play.It was a tight affair at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, with point-scoring...