Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Vern Cotter rings the changes ahead of Australia A clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has reshuffled 11 players in his 23-member squad for their World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match number two against Australia A at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday. Cotter...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
'It was like Bryan Habana!' – Jones impressed with uncapped Arundell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA scintillating long-range try in training has earned Henry Arundell comparisons to Bryan Habana from England boss Eddie Jones. Henry Arundell could be a "significant player"...
South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
The weekend's test team lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere are the test teamsheets for this weekend. JAPAN V FRANCE View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...
Lonergan named captain as Australia A announce matchday 23 against Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A Head Coach Jason Gilmore has named Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan captain of the side as he announces his starting side to face Samoa this Saturday. Reds backrower...
Fritz Lee starts on debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont back-rower Fritz Lee will make his debut for Samoa against Australia A on Saturday in their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Australia A on Saturday. Lee starting in the no.8 jersey...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Ngatai signs for Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm the signing of New Zealand international Charlie Ngatai from European Challenge Cup winners, Lyon. The 31-year-old has played 88 times for Lyon in the last four seasons...
