Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...
Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Julian Savea on brink of historic record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes wing Julian Savea is one try away from being the most prolific try scorer in Super Rugby Pacific history. He will have the chance to make the record his own with the Hurricanes still to play...
Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium. Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...
On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa drop out of Tonga's matchday squad to face Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have made mass changes to their matchday 23 after a crushing 36-0 defeat to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener. Facing Samoa this weekend (kick-off 1am BST), there are seven changes...
Former Wallabies star Folau injured on Test rugby return with Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving switched his international allegiance, Israel Folau's Tonga debut was a day to forget after he was forced off injured early on. Ex-Australia back Israel Folau saw his return to Test rugby...
