Joe Schmidt names his team for the second test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury. Wright was coach Joe Schmidt's surprise...
Wales announces their team to Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland, has named his team for the second test of the tour which will be held at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday the 13th of July. There are four changes – including...
Aaron Wainwright fitness doubt as Wales bid to end Test misery
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWainwright, who won his 50th cap when Wales went down to a 25-16 defeat in the series opener last weekend, suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing stages. Wales are sweating on the...
Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Specman,...
Force thank departing Kaitu'u, Kalapu and Foliaki for service
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force released Feleti Kaitu’u, Nikolai Foliaki and Felix Kalapu for their service following the conclusion of their contracts. Kaitu’u departs the Force having captained the side...
World Rugby U20 Championship Statement – Match Day 3
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDue to heavy rainfall in the Cape Town region on Tuesday 9 July, the pitch at Athlone Stadium has been assessed in partnership with organisers and match officials and currently declared not safe to play....
Wales Injury update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales are sweating on the fitness of number eight Aaron Wainwright for Saturday’s second Test against Australia in Melbourne. Wainwright suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing...
Wales crash of top 10 amid loss, while Fiji climb back in
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA bumper weekend of international rugby has led to multiple changes to the World Rugby Men's Rankings, including Wales dropping out of the top 10 for the first time in history. Fiji have replaced them...
World Rugby U20 Championship: Pool B Standings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the final round of pool matches, we take a look at what each nation needs to do to make it out of their respective pools, and maintain their hopes of winning the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024...
Australia 25-16 Wales: Gatland positive in Dragons defeat as losing streak continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia beat Wales in the first match of their summer series, meaning the Dragons have not won on their turf since 1969. Wales head coach Warren Gatland said there were positives to take from his side's...
