France find rhythm after error-strewn start back in front of fans
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont said France's mistakes in their Test win over Argentina on Saturday were "for good reason". France were delighted to welcome back a home crowd at the Stade de France for...
Record falls as All Blacks crush Crowley's Azzurri
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand ran in seven tries after making a stuttering start to their clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico. New Zealand extended their 100 per cent winning record against Italy to 15 games...
Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend. Italy vs All...
Injured Wales captain Jones set to miss Six Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac says Wales need leaders to step up in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones, who is not expected to play in the Six Nations. Defending champions Wales are set to be without captain...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Eight Uncapped Players Included In Scotland's Team To Face Tonga
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s opening match of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series will be marked with a number of notable firsts as Gregor Townsend names the team to face Tonga at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 30 October...
Fabien Galthié Set To Shuffle His Backline For Argentina Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié is set to shuffle his backline for the opening Autumn Nations Cup game against Argentina. An injury to highly-rated centre Arthur Vincent for the tests...
Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
France name 42-man squad for Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié and General manager Raphaël Ibanez have announced a French squad of 42 players for the Autumn Nations Series. France will face: -...
