Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced. Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...
Vaea Fifita to represent Tonga in 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Tonga Rugby Union have announced that former All Black Vaea Fifita is now eligible for Tonga. Fifita earned 11 test caps for the All Blacks between 2017 and 2019 with the last coming...
South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks. ...
Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa drop out of Tonga's matchday squad to face Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have made mass changes to their matchday 23 after a crushing 36-0 defeat to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener. Facing Samoa this weekend (kick-off 1am BST), there are seven changes...
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...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
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...
Former Wallabies star Folau injured on Test rugby return with Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving switched his international allegiance, Israel Folau's Tonga debut was a day to forget after he was forced off injured early on. Ex-Australia back Israel Folau saw his return to Test rugby...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
