New Zealand's Robertson eyeing Grand Slam glory ahead of England test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Scott Robertson is confident he can lead his team to a Grand Slam tour this autumn ahead of their showdown with England this weekend. The All Blacks have won both their games...
Autumn Internationals: England win ninth game in a row, All Blacks deny Scotland
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland earned their ninth straight win after scoring four second-half tries to see off Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side had opened the scoring through Luke Cowan-Dickie before Fiji flipped...
'Rugby World Cup 2025 didn’t just raise the bar, it's gone stratospheric'
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen's Rugby World Cup 2025 broke all records before it, but the game's governing body is aiming for even more growth as we build to Australia 2029. World Rugby's Chief Executive Alan Gilpin lauded the...
Kolbe sets sights on Pumas after Boks return to SA with Freedom Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFleet-footed Cheslin Kolbe, who scored a brace in the Springboks’ record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington over the weekend, was understandably happy after the game, but he wasted...
Moodie describes playing against the All Blacks as a dream
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Canan Moodie described the opportunity of facing the All Blacks at their fortress Eden Park in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship as “massive” and said it was an occasion...
Springboks and Japan to clash at Wembley Stadium in November
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational rugby coaching heavyweights Rassie Erasmus and Eddie Jones will go head-to-head in London this autumn, as South Africa and Japan lock horns at Wembley Stadium onSaturday 1st November.The...
Four legends of the game to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that four players will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2025, the first two of them at the final test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions in Sydney...
U20 World Championship expands with Georgia hosting in 2026
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026 with 16 teams to contest the prestigious age-grade tournament. It will be the second time that...
Lions Battle Stats | Tackle Warriors
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby is as much about keeping the opposition out as it is scoring points. Defence has become increasingly more important and made more complicated for opposition by the different systems and styles...
New Zealand 43-17 France: Improved All Blacks clinch series win with rout
4 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...
