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New Zealand World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
Argentina team named for last fixture of the year
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...
France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...
Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
The Reds sign outside back Heremaia Murray
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the signing of outside back Heremaia Murray on a two-year deal.Murray was invited on the recent tour with the Queensland Reds to Japan where he reinforced...
Penaud ruled out for France again
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyUnfortuante news from France on Tuesday, Damian Penaud was forced to withdraw yet again, from playing Le Bleus's second test match of the autumn tour against New Zealand (Saturday, 9:10 p.m. at the...
Uini Atonio ruled out against New Zealand
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Uini Atonio will not face New Zealand this Saturday evening at the Stade de France The bad news is piling up for the French team as they are already deprived of François Cros, Damian...
England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.
1 week ago by The Irish TimesEngland's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...
Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic sevens gold medallist Dupont, 27, trained apart from the rest of the squad, but alongside lock Thibaud Flament and prop Uini Atonio, ahead of Saturday's game. Dupont returned to the 15-a-side...
Beauden Barrett back for the Blues
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eclectic mix of young blood and hardened experience form the 38-player Blues squad looking to go back-to-back in DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Seven players land a full Blues contract for the first...
