Autumn Nations Series
Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series

2021

England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...

Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Renowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year.   The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...

England's 2022 fixture announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men will play four home matches at Twickenham Stadium as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series. England will first take on the same two teams that they will face in their opening 2023 Rugby...

Antoine Dupont claims Men's 15s World Rugby Player of the Year Award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year have been announced with Antoine Dupont (France) and Zoé Aldcroft (England) scooping the two prestigious categories and putting an end to...

The All Blacks debutant class of 2021

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand welcomed seven new All Blacks in 2021. Check out some of their best moments in the black jersey this year.    

Garry Ringrose Signs New Three Year IRFU Contract

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose has signed a three year IRFU contract which will see him continue to play with Leinster until the end of the 2024/25 season.       Garry started all...

Mark Atkinson re-signs with Gloucester

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby have announced that England international Mark Atkinson has penned a multi-year deal to stay with the Cherry and Whites.   Since joining Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2014-15...

Will Jordan named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand fullback Will Jordan has been named the winner of the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award     Breakthrough: completedAfter a superb 2021, New Zealand's Will...

Tomas Lavanini cops a five-week ban for record breaking red card

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina second-row Tomas Lavanini has been suspended for five weeks following his red card against Ireland.   Lavanini became the first player to ever be sent off five times at test level when...

Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...