Watch Nolann le Garrec open the scoring going blind
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance open the scoring with a great attacking line out move. They pounced on an All Black mistake in their own 22 and earned a penalty deep in the hosts half, turned down a kickable penalty and then scored...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Challenge Cup fixtures Announced
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the countdown to the EPCR Challenge Cup 2025/26 season well underway, we unpick some of the key ties from Round 1. Ulster and Racing 92 open pool stages with a bang Ulster Rugby vs Racing...
Eight weeks on the sideline for Caleb Clarke
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClarke was ruled out of the rest of the France series on the eve of the second match in Wellington on Saturday, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he could miss more Tests. "He could be...
New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final on Saturday in the Italian city of Rovigo will be between New Zealand and South Africa, a repeat of the 2012 title decider involving two sides desperate...
Wales finally end winless run but Scotland falter against Fiji
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales finally ended their 18-match windless run as they held on for a 31-22 win over Japan, levelling their overseas series at 1-1. Wales withstood a late rally from their opponents, with two tries...
New Zealand 43-17 France: Improved All Blacks clinch series win with rout
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor and Ardie Savea led an improved New Zealand display as they wrapped up their series with France after a convincing 43-17 victory at the Sky Stadium. Taylor scored two tries...
5 Key moments from New Zealand v France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks came back with a convincing win over France. Here are 5 key moments from the game. 5’ The first few opening minutes France put New Zealand under pressure but France lose...
Injury-enforced change to All Blacks team to play France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger, Caleb Clarke, has been withdrawn from the team to play France tomorrow night, after sustaining a high ankle injury during Thursday's training run.Clarke is having scans to establish...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
