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International Friendlies

2023

All Blacks secure victory in Yokohama

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Forced to struggle through a below-par second half, the All Blacks started their northern tour with a 64-19 Lipovitan B Test with Japan in Yokohama on Saturday. A frustrating third quarter in...

Sensational Stockdale staking his claim for Ireland recall

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Jacob Stockdale, the dream is to pull on the green jersey of Ireland once again and he couldn’t be doing much more to stake his claim.   The Ulster winger has made more metres (317) and...

England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand.   England...

Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

When you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions.   Just for starters,...

Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Being a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...

Scott Robertson applauds emerging All Blacks talent

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing second place in the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship was a reward for the All Blacks in their 33-13 win over Australia in Wellington, but coach Scott Robertson was also pleased with the number of...

All Black Player Ratings | RSAvNZL

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks were again put to the sword by the Springboks for the fourth time in a row, losing 18-12 in Cape Town. The All Blacks did well to isolate Boks in contact, force breakdown penalties. However,...

“Cautious” Boks set sights on the Freedom Cup

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Apart from the Freedom Cup, the Springboks can also make a big leap up the Castle Lager Rugby Championship standings. They also have the opportunity to change their fortunes in Cape Town, where the All...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

1 month 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...