Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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:...
Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...
England A wider squad announced ahead of Australia A fixture
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA 24-player England A squad has been named ahead of the visit of Australia A to the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday 17 November (14:00 GMT kick-off). The squad includes seven previously...
Farrell Names Ireland Team For Autumn Nations Series Opener Against New Zealand
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday’s opening Autumn Nations Series clash against New Zealand at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm). Caelan...
