The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
Beauden Barrett to play 100th Test against Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been selected for his 100th Test in what will be a memorable occasion for the 30 year old and his family. Barrett will be playing his eighth Test against the Welsh...
Starting XV for Carling Champions Match revealed, 2022 Currie Cup to kick off in January
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe names of the 15 players in the starting team for the exciting Carling Champions Match – which was selected by fans of the Carling Currie Cup teams – were revealed on Thursday, with Bulls...
Eight Uncapped Players Included In Scotland's Team To Face Tonga
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’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...
No plans to include Springboks in Six Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid speculation in recent times that South Africa will be joining the Six Nations Championship, the tournament’s Chief Executive, Ben Morel, has dispelled the rumours, saying that there are currently...
Farrell upbeat about Marcus Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite being in direct competition with him for the England number 10 jersey, Owen Farrell is appears delighted with the prospects of young Marcus Smith and seems eager to help the Harlequins...
Mark Bennett & Fraser Brown drop out of Scotland squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjury has forced Glasgow hooker Fraser Brown out of the Scotland squad preparing to face Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan at Murrayfield during the autumn campaign. Brown...
Watch: Cobus Reinach scores two first half tries and the second is a STUNNER!
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCobus Reinach has made a strong claim for the starting Springbok scrumhalf role this November after a stunning first half double against Racing 92. The Springboks will be without Faf de Klerk...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
12 uncapped players named in Scotland's 42-man squad for Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland has called up its full complement of 2021 British & Irish Lions as Head Coach Gregor Townsend confirms his 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The...
