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'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie 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...

All Blacks lose Sam Cane and Mark Tele'a

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...

Singapore and Los Angeles to host the pinnacle of HSBC SVNS 2025

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025. Featuring seven iconic global destinations and culminating with the SVNS...

Wales fall just short as Fijians celebrate famous win

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long wait for a first Test win since 7 October 2023 continues for Wales after Fiji notched a famous first win on Welsh soil with a thrilling 24-19 triumph at Principality Stadium.   New...

Autumn Nations Series | Team of the Week

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series saw some incredible results with the All Blacks beating Irelands, Australia beating England and Fiji beating Wales in some of the key results. Here is our...

All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Antoine 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...

Match Day Programme: Ireland vs New Zealand

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: 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 Rugby

Rugby 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...