Controversy over new British & Irish Lions fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced a new fixture to the tour next year with a clash against a combined Australia and New Zealand side. This...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
A head to head look at Argentina vs France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...
Joe Schmidt names his team for the second test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury. Wright was coach Joe Schmidt's surprise...
Wales announces their team to Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland, has named his team for the second test of the tour which will be held at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday the 13th of July. There are four changes – including...
Aaron Wainwright fitness doubt as Wales bid to end Test misery
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWainwright, who won his 50th cap when Wales went down to a 25-16 defeat in the series opener last weekend, suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing stages. Wales are sweating on the...
Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Specman,...
Force thank departing Kaitu'u, Kalapu and Foliaki for service
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force released Feleti Kaitu’u, Nikolai Foliaki and Felix Kalapu for their service following the conclusion of their contracts. Kaitu’u departs the Force having captained the side...
World Rugby U20 Championship Statement – Match Day 3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDue to heavy rainfall in the Cape Town region on Tuesday 9 July, the pitch at Athlone Stadium has been assessed in partnership with organisers and match officials and currently declared not safe to play....
Wales Injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales are sweating on the fitness of number eight Aaron Wainwright for Saturday’s second Test against Australia in Melbourne. Wainwright suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing...
