Hooper says Australia will 'rip in' against fierce rivals England in first Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have lost their past eight Tests against England and Michael Hooper says it is time to end that miserable run. Michael Hooper says Australia are ready to "rip in" and "turn...
South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
Damian de Allende, Lood de Jager sign for Japanese club
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springboks Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager are off to Japan next season. Japan Rugby League One side the Panasonic Wild Knights have confirmed that the...
The weekend's test team lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere are the test teamsheets for this weekend. JAPAN V FRANCE View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...
Eddie Jones has respect of England players but must start delivering results, says Gregan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland endured another poor Six Nations campaign, but George Gregan believes under-fire Eddie Jones has the backing of his squad. Eddie Jones has the respect of England's...
Api Ratuniyarawa joins London Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have confirmed the signing of Api Ratuniyarawa from Northampton Saints. The experienced lock will join Declan Kidney’s squad when preparations begin for the 2022/23 season. Ratuniyarawa,...
Vincent Koch takes on coaching role with Championship club
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springbok prop Vincent Koch is taking on a coaching role with Championship club Ampthill. The Saracens' centurion makes the move to Wasps next season and as he...
Farrell 'very unhappy' to lose England captaincy to Lawes, says Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell is "very unhappy" to have been replaced as England captain by Courtney Lawes for Saturday's series opener against Australia, head coach Eddie Jones confirmed. Lawes stepped into the...
Kinghorn and Hutchinson start Scotland's first test versus Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 this Saturday when he leads Scotland out in Jujuy for the first match of the Test series against Argentina. Kick-off 8.10pm (BST). Gilchrist...
Lonergan named captain as Australia A announce matchday 23 against Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A Head Coach Jason Gilmore has named Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan captain of the side as he announces his starting side to face Samoa this Saturday. Reds backrower...
