Springboks to face All Blacks at Twickenham in '23
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against the New Zealand at Twickenham in England for only the second time ever when they clash in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Friday, 25 August 2023 – two weeks...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks...
Mesake Doge and Iosefo Masi are headed for Super Rugby in 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Fijian Drua have today announced the signing of Flying Fijians prop Mesake Doge and Tokyo Olympics 7s Gold Medalist Iosefo Masi for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons. The...
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...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Asian champions Hong Kong. The Tongans romped to a 44-22 win in the Asia/Pacific play-off on Saturday at Australia's...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...