Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings. The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...
All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday. Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...
Azzurri look to carry good form into Wallaby Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Italians will be on the hunt for a maiden victory over the Wallabies when they host the latter in Florence on Saturday. The Azzurri put on an admirable performance last weekend to despatch...
Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAllan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...
Foster calls on TJ Perenara ahead of Scotland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black boss Ian Foster has called on the services of seasoned veteran scrumhalf TJ Perenara ahead of this weekend’s clash with Scotland at Murrayfield. Perenara, 30, was part of the New...
The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield. Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...
Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France. Through...
Rennie rings the changes to Wallabies for French clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby coach Dave Rennie has rung the changes to his team to take on the French this weekend. Last week, Australia enjoyed the narrowest of victories over Scotland at Edinburgh and Rennie has...
All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England. Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...
All Blacks could contest Retallick red card in win over Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick was given his marching orders in New Zealand's win over Japan and it remains to be seen if he will face a ban. New Zealand could contest Brodie Retallick's red card in...
