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England 'starting to create a DNA', says Furbank ahead of Australia clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Furbank thinks England are "starting to create a DNA" as they prepare to face Australia on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's side are gearing up for their second match of this year's Autumn Nations Series,...

New British & Irish Lions jersey unveiled

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heritage rugby brand Canterbury of New Zealand has unveiled the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions jersey. The jersey has an updated design in a deeper shade of red and with the classic jacquard...

Autumn Nations Series Round One: Stats debrief

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Autumn Nations Series eased into life on Saturday, with just two fixtures to cast an eye over as England and Scotland hosted New Zealand and Fiji respectively. The series will see a full schedule of...

Seilala Mapusua signs with Moana Pasifika

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika is excited to announce the appointment of Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua as Backs and Skills coach for the 2025 and 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific seasons.   The former...

Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season teams are finalising their player rosters Moana Pasifika Ardie Savea [pictured above] has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and...

Watch Will Skelton and Jake Gordon play rock paper scissors to preview the England game

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will and Jake play scissor, paper, rock to preview the England Test 🤣#Wallabies pic.twitter.com/RokhwGnjSF — Wallabies (@wallabies) November 5, 2024

Luke Cowan-Dickie returns for England

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 9 November. Jamie George will captain England, supported by vice-captains Maro Itoje,...

Record defeat costs Fiji in World Rugby Men's rankings

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji have dropped below Australia and into 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings after their record 57-17 defeat to hosts Scotland in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Cup. It...

England 'banging on the door' of rugby's elite, says proud Borthwick

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were edged out 24-22 by New Zealand at Twickenham, but coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the efforts of his players. Steve Borthwick reckons England are "banging on the door" of the elite nations...

England aiming to be one of 'world's best' teams, says Earl

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl hopes "heartache" over summer will help England become "some of the world's best" ahead of their clash with New Zealand. England have aspirations of greatness, asserted Ben Earl as he prepares...