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Slipper equals all-time Wallabies cap record

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach Joe Schmidt has paid tribute to James Slipper as the prop ties the all-time cap record for the Wallabies. Slipper will draw level with George Gregan's record of 139 appearances when he comes off...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the two WXV 2024 warm-up matches in Europe this weekend.  Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their rating with victory over France...

Fiji thump Tonga in PNC second round

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an exhilarating clash of Pacific rugby powerhouses, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians delivered a commanding performance to defeat Tonga 50-19. The match, held at Teifaiva Stadium in Tonga, showcased Fiji’s...

Montoya to earn 100th cap against Wallabies

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 It will be game to remember and a career milestone for Los Pumas captain Julián Montoya, who will earn his 100th cap when Argentina face Australia in the Rugby Championship in Santa Fe on...

Schmidt forced into backline changes for Argentina Test

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia's second test against Argentina will be the perfect opportunity for players to step up as they look to continue their winning momentum. Schmidt has been...

World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA.   The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...

Shute Shield winning quartet re-sign with NSW Waratahs

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have locked up the core of Eastern Surburbs' Shute Shield title-winning campaign for the 2025 Super Rugby season. Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Julian Heaven and Jack Grant have all re-signed...

More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...