World Rugby defends head injury protocols following Sexton selection
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has hit out at "irresponsible" safety campaigners who have criticised the governing body's head injury assessment (HIA) process. Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby claimed...
Eddie Jones makes four changes to his starting team for second test versus Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England side that will take on Australia this weekend in Brisbane has been named. England will look to bounce back after a 30-28 defeat in the opening game of the three-Test series. They take on...
Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Wallabies team for Brisbane Test: Taniela Tupou returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse prop Taniela Tupou has been named to return from a calf injury for the Wallabies Test against England at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. The Wallabies will recognise...
Vern Cotter rings the changes ahead of Australia A clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has reshuffled 11 players in his 23-member squad for their World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match number two against Australia A at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday. Cotter...
France confirm four Rugby World Cup warm-up matches and sign a new five year deal with the LNR
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust over a year out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, France and the LNR (the governing body of French club rugby) have signed an agreement which outlines the ambition of French rugby for the five years...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Should South Africa have been awarded this winning penalty?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens reviews the weekend of international fixtures, including a late winning penalty awarded to South Africa against Wales, a potential penalty try for Ireland against New Zealand and a brutal clash...
Lions v Australia third Test highlights (2013)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlights from a memorable third Test against Australia as the Lions turn on the style to seal a famous series victory in 2013.
Swain out of rest of England series after Australia lock suspended over headbutt
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is an early end to Australia duty for Darcy Swain after he was suspended for his headbutt and handed a two-week ban. Australia's Darcy Swain will miss the Wallabies' final...
