australia

Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...

Gatland excited with challenges ahead

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland will announce the Wales senior men’s squad for the Autumn Nations Series today and he can’t wait to get going with the first international campaign of 2024/25. As well as admitting...

Pete Horne named head coach of Scotland A

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pete Horne has been appointed head coach of Scotland A ahead of their match against Chile on Saturday, 23 November at the Hive Stadium. The Scotland assistant coach will move into the...

Captain Caelan leading by example

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country.   Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban.   Then,...

Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Tane Edmed’s NPC success fuels Wallabies aspirations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waratahs first five-eighths and North Harbour NPC standout in 2024, Tane Edmed, hopes his brush with New Zealand's rugby system will boost his international chances with the Wallabies. Edmed,...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...

Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....

Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having 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...