Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Match Day Programme: Argentina vs. South Africa II
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are bidding for an eighth consecutive victory over Argentina after wins in Salta and Pretoria in 2019, Port Elizabeth twice in 2021, Buenos Aires and Durban in 2022 and Johannesburg in the...
Bledisloe II: All Blacks look to dominate, Wallabies hope to bounce back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough the All Blacks have secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st successive year, after last week’s win in Melbourne, they will be hoping to hammer home their dominance against Australia when...
World Rankings Could Change Following This Weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen of the top 20 sides in the World Rugby rankings are in action this weekend with Georgia, Portugal and Spain the exceptions. Ireland and New Zealand, the top two sides in the world, won't be...
Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a blow out performance last week in Melbourne, New Zealand tackle Australia on home ground in an international friendly. The short format of the Rugby Championship competition concluded as well last...
McDermott to lead Wallabies as Jones confirms side for second Bledisloe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Test in Dunedin on August 5. “Tate’s got all the attributes to be a great captain...
All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (kick-off 2:35pm NZT). Captain Sam Cane has returned to lead...
Samu Kerevi's Wallabies Debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamu Kerevi's Wallabies Debut. Australia vs England. 11th June 2016.
Luke Jacobson set to return for the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in All Blacks action after nearly two years, loose forward Luke Jacobson is looking forward to the prospect of game time against Australia in their Bledisloe Cup game in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon. Injury...
Breakdown Focus for All Blacks in second Bledisloe Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan said there is still plenty to strive for in Saturday afternoon's final home Test of the year against Australia in Dunedin. And after the 38-7 Lipovitan-D...
