AutumnNationsSeries

France turns down chance to play All Blacks in USA

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in the summer of 2025, the French rugby federation (FFR) president Florian Grill told AFP, confirming a report in the newspaper...

Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...

Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...

URC Round 7 Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...

Munster Side To Face Emirates Lions

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 7 clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on Premier Sports & TG4 Player).   Lock Evan O’Connell is one...

Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...

The other return: Assistant coach Fisher reflects on Ireland experience

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Whilst the attention is on Joe Schmidt's return to Ireland, assistant coach Laurie Fisher has reflected on his own return after making his mark with one of the biggest clubs in the world. Fisher joined...

Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said on Friday the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in...

World Rankings preview

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

Italy team named for All Blacks challenge

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's Rugby National Team Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the lineup that will face New Zealand on Saturday 23 November at 9.10pm at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the...