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Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings.    The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Another thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps.   Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...

Jones equals Woodward record as England hammer Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England bounced back after a shock defeat to Argentina last time out by hammering Japan at Twickenham, securing Eddie Jones' 59th win.       England head coach Eddie Jones secured...

England Player Ratings v Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones' England ran in seven tries to defeat Japan 52-13 at Twickenham on Saturday with Owen Farrell slotting six conversions and penalty in the compressive victory.   Here is how we rated...

England strike quick and fast

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England score off a great strike move as they take the lead against Japan   Slick 😯England slice Japan open 🔥#ENGvJPN #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/MnrqRgpiEZ — Ultimate Rugby...

Stats and facts: England v Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones’ side are looking to bounce back after losing their first match of the Autumn Series to Argentina last weekend.     Here are a few stats and facts ahead of their next...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

World Rankings Permutations: Major shake up on the cards

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the world ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Dubai internationals this weekend.   There is a major potential shake-up on...

Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...