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Taylor to play his 100th Test; Parker to debut against Argentina

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors have named their team to play Argentina in their second Test of the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship at Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, on Sunday morning...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 August, 2025

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for matches in The Rugby Championship 2025, Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 and Sudaméricano 2025 this weekend.  Permutation highlights: South...

Rees-Zammit excited for Wales return after 'wasting talent' in NFL

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Louis Rees-Zammit is desperate to force his way back into the Wales setup after returning to rugby union, having realised he was "wasting his talent" in the NFL. Rees-Zammit stepped away from rugby shortly...

McReight to captain the Wallabies in Cape Town

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wagga Wagga junior Corey Toole will make his Wallabies debut against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday evening local time. An Olympian with the Australia Sevens program in 2024, Toole, who plays for...

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup is here as the 16 teams battle it out for the trophy. Hosts England will enter as the favourites, with the world number one out to go one better than they did previously...

Highlanders secure talented youngsters

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are proud to announce the signing of three standout young players; Dylan Pledger, Stanley Solomon and Josh Tengblad, all of whom recently represented New Zealand at the World...

Springboks and Japan to clash at Wembley Stadium in November

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

International rugby coaching heavyweights Rassie Erasmus and Eddie Jones will go head-to-head in London this autumn, as South Africa and Japan lock horns at Wembley Stadium onSaturday 1st November.The...

All Blacks sent out statement with strong finish against Argentina, says Barrett

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes his side put out a "statement" as they earned a 41-24 win over Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener. The All Blacks had to hold off a second-half...

Tuipulotu and Lienert-Brown to return to New Zealand

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Patrick Tuipulotu and Anton Lienert-Brown will return home to New Zealand after suffering injuries during the opening Test of the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship in Cordoba.Tuipulotu went to hospital for...

All Blacks Back on top of world rankings

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship delivered another twist this weekend as New Zealand reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A commanding 41–24 win over Argentina in Córdoba...