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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

18 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...

Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...

O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...

Sititi ruled out of France series

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks says loose forward Wallace Sititi is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the three-test series against France in July. Twenty-two-year-old Sititi, who plays number eight...

France name their squad to go to New Zealand

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gael Fickou will captain France in their tour of New Zealand. The side is without a number of key stars as they prepare for the much anticpated games against the All Blacks. Six players join post Top 14...

All Blacks squad named to face France

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...

France XV Triumphs Over England XV in Twickenham Thriller

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Twickenham, June 21, 2025 — In a gripping showdown at Allianz Stadium, the young and ambitious France XV side claimed a memorable win over England XV today. In front of a fervent crowd, Les Bleus...

Gloucester sign All Black Nepo Laulala

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can confirm that after a successful training and rehabilitation period with the Club, Nepo Laulala has signed a contract ahead of the 2025/26 season, and will play in Cherry & White...

Bryn Evans joins All Blacks coaching team

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes Coach and former All Blacks lock Bryn Evans is joining Scott Robertson’s All Blacks coaching team. Evans, the former Hawke’s Bay, Blues and Hurricanes lock, featured in two tests...

Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...