All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named ahead of their second match of the Northern Tour against Georgia at GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France on Sunday 10 November, kick-off at 2PM CET (2AM, Monday 11 November...
Dupont back to skipper France against Japan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty. Dupont's last run-out in blue at 15s came...
Schmidt hands Suaalii starting spot for Australia's England Test
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt is choosing to view the inclusion of rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for Australia's November international against England as an opportunity rather than a risk. The inclusion...
Jordan 'excited' with McKenzie at 10 for All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan says he is "excited" to see what Damian McKenzie can do when he returns to the starting line-up for New Zealand against Ireland. He comes in as one of two enforced changes, replacing Beauden...
All Blacks Sevens stalwarts call time on international careers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThree of the All Blacks Sevens most capped and successful players are hanging up their boots, with Tim Mikkelson, Scott Curry and Sam Dickson all calling time on their stellar international careers.Few...
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to debut for Wallabies against England
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Australian Schoolboys and Under 18s representative has been selected at outside centre and will partner Len Ikitau in the midfield for the Wallabies in their first Test of the 2024 Spring...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs New Zealand
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Ireland vs New Zealand Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland Kickoff Time: 20:10 (GMT) Referee: Nic Berry Head-to-head Played: Played: 37 New Zealand Wins:...
Nortje injured, Kleyn called up as a replacement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Edinburgh on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training on Wednesday, which ruled him out of the...
Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...
Hurricanes Sign Breakthrough Olympic Seven's Star
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBreakthrough Olympic Seven's winger Fehi Fineanganofo has signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes for 2025 and 2026. Born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, Fineanganofo was a schoolboy...
