Autumn Nations Series

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team in 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws.   This amendment will now permit an international player to transfer...

Townsend Makes Four Changes To His Starting XV To Face South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has selected a new-look side to play South Africa at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 13 November – kick-off 1pm.   There are four personnel changes from the...

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...

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...

Fans to decide 2021 World Players of the Year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby fans around the world will select the winners in six categories of the World Rugby Awards in 2021.     The World Rugby Awards return in a digital-first format in 2021 after a special...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand Return To The Top

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks swept away Wales 54-16 amid a deluge of late tries in Cardiff on Saturday with the win sending New Zealand back to the top of the World Rankings.     New Zealand are back...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Scotland v Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Kyle Steyn scored four tries as Scotland ran riot defeating a depleated but spirited Tonga side

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...

Eight Uncapped Players Included In Scotland's Team To Face Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s opening match of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series will be marked with a number of notable firsts as Gregor Townsend names the team to face Tonga at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 30 October...