All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Canada overcome Japan in RWC opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada played with pace and power to defeat Japan 41-5 in Rugby World Cup 2021 in Whangārei. The Pool B match was an entertaining one with Japan sticking in for 80 minutes, but Canada...
England hooker George facing 10 weeks out with foot injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland hooker Jamie George is out until December after sustaining an injury while playing for Saracens against Leicester Tigers. Jamie George will miss England's November internationals after...
Black Ferns named for Rugby World Cup opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns team to play in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2021, in front of a record-breaking crowd, has been named. The match is the third in a triple-header opening day at Eden Park, kicking...
World Cup Preview: Pool C
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
Japan League One 2022-23 opening fixtures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NTT Japan Rugby League One has announced the fixtures and kickoff times for the 2022-23 season. The season kicks off at Saitama with Saitama Wild Knights hosting Toshiba Blaze...
England summer fixtures announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will play two home fixtures at Twickenham Stadium next summer as part of their preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones’ side will host Wales at Twickenham on...
World Cup Preview: Pool B
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
