England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.
3 months ago by The Irish TimesEngland's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...
Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic sevens gold medallist Dupont, 27, trained apart from the rest of the squad, but alongside lock Thibaud Flament and prop Uini Atonio, ahead of Saturday's game. Dupont returned to the 15-a-side...
Springboks aiming to have 'two best teams in the world', says Esterhuizen
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen said that the Springboks are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world" ahead of their Autumn Nations Series clash against England. The world champions...
Ireland ready to respond after 'honest' New Zealand chat, says Hansen
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen has backed Ireland to bounce back from their 23-13 defeat to New Zealand that saw their 19-game home winning streak come to an end. The loss also saw Ireland tumble from atop the world...
'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed. England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...
Beauden Barrett back for the Blues
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eclectic mix of young blood and hardened experience form the 38-player Blues squad looking to go back-to-back in DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Seven players land a full Blues contract for the first...
Les Kiss names his Super Rugby Squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have confirmed their Super Rugby Pacific squad for 2025 with spots for rising Australian Under-20s talents Trevor King and Will McCulloch.In all, 19 players with Test experience have...
James O'Connor is one of the new faces in the Crusaders squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith less than 100 days until the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, the Crusaders are thrilled to unveil its 38-strong squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition, featuring eight players...
Riley Hohepa returns to the Hurricanes for Super Rugby 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning Hurricanes legends, NPC standouts and All Black debutants - Hurricanes Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 38-strong squad to take on the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. After...
All Blacks lose Sam Cane and Mark Tele'a
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have brought in three additional All Blacks XV players as injury cover, as they prepare to play France this weekend. Sam Cane has been ruled out for the game due to Head Injury...
