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'World-class' Scotland will provide Wallabies' sternest test – Skelton

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will face their sternest test to date when they continue their autumn tour against a "world-class" Scotland team at Murrayfield on Sunday. That is the view of forward Will Skelton, who believes...

France team named for Argentina clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Les Bleus made four changes to their starting XV that will face Argentina on the third and final day of the Autumn Nations Series. Uini Atonio, François Cros, Charles Ollivon and Léo Barré...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Argentina team named for last fixture of the year

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...

Premiership Rugby signs French broadcast deal

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Rugby returns to French television screens having penned a one-year deal with broadcast giants beIN Sports, beginning with Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks on Sunday, December 1. The Premiership...

France vs New Zealand: A statistical look

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. France...

Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...

Galthie hails 'special match' as France edge to narrow win over All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie says it was a "special match" after France edged past New Zealand 30-29 on Saturday. The All Blacks held the lead at half-time as tries from Peter Lakai and Cam Roigard helped put...

Autumn Nations Series TOTW

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some great games this weekend with France beating the All Blacks by a points, the Springboks winning at HQ, Ireland beating Los Pumas and the Wallabies thumping Wales. Here is our Team of the Week   Tamaiti...