France make a host of changes to Autumn Nations squad
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter some withdrawals, the French coaching staff has called new players to join the group of 42 in preparation for three matches this fall. Fabien Galthié's team will take on Japan, New Zealand,...
Bledisloe returns to Perth as home 2025 Rugby Championship Tests confirmed
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies will take on New Zealand in Perth with the Bledisloe Cup to return to Optus Stadium in 2025. The fixture, which will be part of the 2025 Rugby Championship, will be held on October 4, and...
Antoine Dupont returns for France
6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby42 players have been selected int the French squad for the upcoming matches this fall against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina at the Stade de France. The team will see the return of French captain and...
Farrell names Ireland's 35 man squad
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 35-player Ireland Men’s Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium. Caelan Doris will captain the squad...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Sensational Stockdale staking his claim for Ireland recall
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Jacob Stockdale, the dream is to pull on the green jersey of Ireland once again and he couldn’t be doing much more to stake his claim. The Ulster winger has made more metres (317) and...
All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
Matera suspended for two weeks
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Disciplinary Committee (Committee) has found Pablo Matera of the Argentina team guilty of contravening Law 9.20(a) - A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact...
