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Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...

Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...

Dylan Richardson relishing his double life amid Scotland selection

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dylan Richardson is living something of a double life at the moment, but he’s more than happy to do so.   Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on...

Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament as match schedule and officials announced

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in...

Jones, Lydiate & Patchell join Wales for Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales internationals Duncan Jones, Dan Lydiate and Rhys Patchell will join Steve Tandy’s back-room team on an interim basis for the 2025 Quilter Nations Series.   57-cap and double...

World Rugby confirmed Match Official appointments for November international window

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments a busy month of November internationals as teams look to secure the best ranking possible ahead of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027...

Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...

International stars return to URC action

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3.   There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks.   For...