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International Friendlies

2023

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA.   The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...

A century of clashes between Tonga and Fiji

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday's Pacific Nations Cup clash between Tonga and Fiji will undoubtedly be one to remember The 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga and the Flying Fijians will lock horns for a memorable 95th time, celebrating...

World Rugby Rankings preview

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...

6 takeaways from round one of the Pacific Nations Cup

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five-time champions Fiji kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup 2024 campaign on Friday with a 42-16 win against Samoa, while Japan beat hosts Canada 55-28 in the second match on Sunday. The scoring patterns...

SA vs NZ: A 106 test story

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

August 13 1921 is one of the most significant dates in New Zealand rugby history, as it represents a connection that has withstood all manner of pressures across 100 years of contact with South Africa. That...

Pacific Nations Cup | USA

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Number of tournaments: (4) 2013-15,2019Best finish: 2nd (2014)Most points in a match: 47 (47-19 v Canada in 2019)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? USA lost their first five Pacific Nations Cup...

Springbok Squad: Winners and Losers

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus has named his match day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship game and first of two tests against Australia, in Australia. The Springboks have not won back to back games in Australia since...

Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...

Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...