Experienced prop Fotuaika signs for Brumbies
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have signed Tongan international prop Feao Fotuaika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fotuaika, 31, joins the Brumbies following a two-and-a-half-year stint in the French Top 14 in...
France turns down chance to play All Blacks in USA
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in the summer of 2025, the French rugby federation (FFR) president Florian Grill told AFP, confirming a report in the newspaper...
Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...
Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...
Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
Joe Marler retires
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...
Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy. The visitors recorded...
Match Preview: Japan vs England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...
World Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Italy team named for All Blacks challenge
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTechnical Commissioner of the Italian Men's Rugby National Team Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the lineup that will face New Zealand on Saturday 23 November at 9.10pm at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the...
