Gatland confident Wales can transform fortunes after Australia series defeat
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales recorded a ninth straight defeat after their series loss to Australia, but Warren Gatland has seen promise from his young squad. Warren Gatland remains optimistic his young Wales side can turn into...
England have 'no ceiling' to potential, says defiant George after All Blacks loss
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Jamie George says his side have "no ceiling" to their potential after another narrow defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's men were undone by a late fightback as the All...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
Boks determined to return to their standards
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...
Where did it go wrong for Wales in the July Internationals
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been almost a year since Warren Gatland's side started one of the longest seasons in history with a 20-9 win against England in a World Cup warm-up match on the first weekend of August. The...
Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...
Controversy over new British & Irish Lions fixture
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced a new fixture to the tour next year with a clash against a combined Australia and New Zealand side. This...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
A head to head look at Argentina vs France
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...
Joe Schmidt names his team for the second test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury. Wright was coach Joe Schmidt's surprise...