Match Preview: Japan vs England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...
Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said on Friday the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in...
World Rankings preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Iakopo Mapu signs season-long deal at Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints announce that back-row forward Iakopo Mapu has joined the Club until the end of the 2024/25 season. The 27-year-old Samoan, who can be deployed at flanker or No.8, arrived...
Italy team named for All Blacks challenge
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTechnical Commissioner of the Italian Men's Rugby National Team Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the lineup that will face New Zealand on Saturday 23 November at 9.10pm at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Italy at Allianz Stadium,...
Bears sign rising Pumas’ powerhouse Pedro Rubiolo
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRising Argentinian star Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol Bears on a long-term deal ahead of the 2025/26 campaign as the club secures the services of one of international rugby’s most exciting young...
France team named for Argentina clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus made four changes to their starting XV that will face Argentina on the third and final day of the Autumn Nations Series. Uini Atonio, François Cros, Charles Ollivon and Léo Barré...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
Argentina team named for last fixture of the year
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...
