Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Farrell 'open-minded' over Lions selection
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has vowed to be "open-minded" in his team selection for the Australia series. The Lions play against ACT Brumbies on Wednesday, with Farrell having made 14 changes...
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...
Andy Farrell names Lions team to face ACT Brumbies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his team to take on the ACT Brumbies with Connacht Rugby and Ireland’s Mack Hansen set to face his old club. Saracens...
Scotland earn first ever victory over Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prevailed for the first time against the Māori All Blacks, in a thrilling 29-26 victory in Whangārei, this morning. In the first meeting of the two sides in a quarter century,...
Historic 500th Win for All Blacks in Tight Clash with France
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThree disallowed All Blacks tries, relentless French defence, and TMO interventions throughout all combined to continue the special rivalry between the two sides before New Zealand achieved its 500th Test...
'They won't go away' – Robertson credits France after close call for All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson was determined to credit the mentality of an inexperienced France team after they pushed New Zealand close in the first Test in Dunedin. The All Blacks were pushed to their limits in a...
Wales' winless run rolls on but Scotland triumph in New Zealand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' long winless run stretched on after Japan scored late on to claim a 24-19 victory in Kitakyushu. It looked as though Wales might claim their first Test victory since 2023 when they led...
5 Things we learned from New Zealand v France
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand edged a 'new-look' France side 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday. Here are 5 things we learned from the match. The loop around pass worked well for the All Blacks. ...
WATCH: Jordie Barrett scores for the All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Jordie Barrett stretches New Zealands lead Quick hands. Quick play ⚡️️First try back on home soil for Jordie Barrett 🖤#NZLvFRA pic.twitter.com/z66gy7IOFW — All Blacks...
