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Andy Farrell names British & Irish Lions team for the first Test against the Wallabies

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named his team to take on the Wallabies in the First Test of the Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series in Brisbane on Saturday night. Saracens and England captain Maro Itoje will lead...

Scotland make six changes to starting line-up for Samoa

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of Scotland’s first match in Auckland since the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the team that lost against Fiji last weekend. Scotland last...

Champions Cup Fixtures Announced

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Investec Champions Cup campaign begins on Friday night for the 24 clubs — which includes 10 former champions who share a total of 25 Champions Cup titles. Two exciting matchups will launch...

Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...

England team to Argentina in San Juan

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario on Saturday 12 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST, broadcast live on Sky Sports). There...

Owen Farrell named in British & Irish Lions team to face AUNZ Invitational XV

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the team that will play against an AUNZ Invitational XV side on Saturday evening at the Adelaide Oval. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s...

Andy Farrell names Lions team to face ACT Brumbies

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his team to take on the ACT Brumbies with Connacht Rugby and Ireland’s Mack Hansen set to face his old club. Saracens...

Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A former captain, Porecki last played for the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and will start in an experienced front row that features the all-time Test cap record holding James Slipper and tighthead...

England team to play Argentina in La Plata

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio UNO in La Plata on Saturday 5 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST). George Ford will co-captain the side alongside...

Players leaving and Joining the French Top 14

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025/26 Top 14 season ushers in a wave of significant player movement across France’s top rugby clubs. From major international signings like Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to the retirements...