Iain Henderson signs new two-year deal with Ulster
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster captain, Iain Henderson, has committed his future to the province, signing a two-year deal that will keep him playing in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027. The 32-year-old forward...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
France vs New Zealand: A statistical look
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. France...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...
'What will be, will be' – Gatland will respect any decision on Wales future
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland accepts his future is out of his hands after Wales suffered a record-setting defeat to Australia. Wales were hammered 52-20 by the Wallabies in Cardiff on Sunday, as Australia scored eight...
Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...
'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed. England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...
World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...
Former Wales lock announces retirement
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales lock Jake Ball has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2024/25 Japan Rugby League One season. The 33-year-old joined the Western Force in 2012 before...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs New Zealand
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Ireland vs New Zealand Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland Kickoff Time: 20:10 (GMT) Referee: Nic Berry Head-to-head Played: Played: 37 New Zealand Wins:...
