Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
Joe Marler retires
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...
Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy. The visitors recorded...
Match Preview: Japan vs England
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...
World Rankings preview
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Italy team named for All Blacks challenge
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyTechnical Commissioner of the Italian Men's Rugby National Team Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the lineup that will face New Zealand on Saturday 23 November at 9.10pm at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Italy at Allianz Stadium,...
'World-class' Scotland will provide Wallabies' sternest test – Skelton
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will face their sternest test to date when they continue their autumn tour against a "world-class" Scotland team at Murrayfield on Sunday. That is the view of forward Will Skelton, who believes...
France team named for Argentina clash
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus made four changes to their starting XV that will face Argentina on the third and final day of the Autumn Nations Series. Uini Atonio, François Cros, Charles Ollivon and Léo Barré...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
1 week 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...
