Lam names his Barbarians to face AB XV
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHanro Liebenberg will captain Barbarian F.C as they take on All Blacks XV at the Gtech Community Stadium, London, on Saturday (1:15pm). The Leicester Tigers star is one of eleven South Africans in the...
Scott Robertson shares his thoughts on the Ireland clash, history and the players
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIn recent years Ireland have the upper hand when it comes to playing the All Blacks. New Zealand and, head coach, Scott Robertson are well aware of the history and what this fixture brings For 111 years,...
England team to play Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s opening fixture of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series sees Maro Itoje named as captain with Ellis Genge, George Ford and Jamie George supporting as vice-captains. The match marks a significant...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
Pita Ahki set for Blues return
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are excited to announce the return of experienced midfielder Pita Ahki for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.It will be a homecoming for 33-year-old Ahki, who grew up in Auckland and began...
All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season. Holland confirmed his decision to...
New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
Dylan Richardson relishing his double life amid Scotland selection
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDylan Richardson is living something of a double life at the moment, but he’s more than happy to do so. Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on...
