Ireland could snatch top ranking away from France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance moved to the top of the World Rugby Rankings after last weekend's test action but they could move down just one week later. World Rugby has published the...
Vern Cotter Changes Eight For Fiji's Final PNC Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Flying Fijians have been heavily rotating their sides in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup but have named one of their strongest outfits after considering some injury concerns for the final...
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...
Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced. Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...
South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks. ...
Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa drop out of Tonga's matchday squad to face Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have made mass changes to their matchday 23 after a crushing 36-0 defeat to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener. Facing Samoa this weekend (kick-off 1am BST), there are seven changes...
Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Vern Cotter rings the changes ahead of Australia A clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has reshuffled 11 players in his 23-member squad for their World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match number two against Australia A at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday. Cotter...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
'It was like Bryan Habana!' – Jones impressed with uncapped Arundell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA scintillating long-range try in training has earned Henry Arundell comparisons to Bryan Habana from England boss Eddie Jones. Henry Arundell could be a "significant player"...
