Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final weekend of test rugby in 2021 has come and gone.     A thrilling weekend of action kicked off with an entertaining clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland beating Japan 29-20. At the...

Dave Rennie publicly slams refereeing in Wales vs AUS clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia are bracing for a backlash from World Rugby after Wallaby head coach Dave Rennie’s post-match comments in the wake of his side’s last-gasp defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday...

Scotland make 7 changes to face Japan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made seven changes to the starting XV for the final Autumn Nations Series match against Japan at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 20 November – kick-off 1pm.       Fresh...

Latest World Rankings: South Africa Return To The Top

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa return to the top of the World Rugby Rankings at the expense of New Zealand with top sport changing hands for the fourth time in just two months.   A 15-30 victory over Scotland...

Autumn Nations Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week.     A doubleheader kicked things off with...

Arnold, Beale and Skelton named in Wallabies team to face Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced trio Rory Arnold, Kurtley Beale and Will Skelton will all make their return to the Wallabies against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon (local time).  Arnold...

Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend.    Italy vs All...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Gearing up for Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Autumn Nations Series kicked off in style over the past weekend with the Wallabies showing good determination on the pitch to see off Japan 32-23.     The All Blacks were on fire...

Quade Cooper pulls out of Wallaby touring squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper has removed himself from Australia’s upcoming tour to the UK, citing a need for bodily rest as his reason.    Cooper is due to commence pre-season training...