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Human doesn’t believe in “favourites” tag

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said he did not believe in the “favourites” tag as the team began their preparations on Monday for their final Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against...

HIGHLIGHTS | Italy v Chile

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile travels to Genoa to take on an in-form Italy team looking to add to their November wins!

France 48-33 Australia: Depoortere and Bielle-Biarrey cross twice as tourists finish winless

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia's tour of Europe ended with four defeats in as many Tests as they went down 48-33 to France, with Nicolas Depoortere and Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring two tries apiece. The Wallabies arrived...

Matchday Programme: England v Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their Quilter Nations Series campaign with a match against the Pumas at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.   Date: Sunday 23 November 2025 Kick-off: 16:10 GMT Venue: Allianz...

Australia forced to make two changes

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon has succumbed to a quad complaint, ruled out of Sunday’s (AEDT) Test with France at Stade de France. He is joined on the sidelines by Billy Pollard, who is out with...

Springbok Lood de Jager loses appeal against red card

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension following his red card against France in the Springboks' 32-17 win in Paris on 8 November. De Jager was sent off in...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 November, 2025

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's matches in the Quilter Nations Series and November internationals in Europe and the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26.  Permutation...

Springboks winners and losers for the Ireland Test

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have selected a vastly experienced side to face World Number One Ireland, signalling a clear shift from the experimental line-up that played Italy. The coaches have recalled their most trusted...

Match Day Programme: Wales v New Zealand

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The head-to-head between Wales and New Zealand is a story of enduring supremacy versus desperate, heartbreaking defiance. For Welsh supporters, victory over the All Blacks remains the ultimate, elusive...

13 changes for the All Blacks ahead of Wales clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are thirteen changes to the run-on side against England, as well as a fully changed bench.  The reserve front row from last week – Tamaiti Williams, Samisoni Taukei’aho and...