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France World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
3 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Eight weeks on the sideline for Caleb Clarke
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyClarke was ruled out of the rest of the France series on the eve of the second match in Wellington on Saturday, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he could miss more Tests. "He could be...
New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final on Saturday in the Italian city of Rovigo will be between New Zealand and South Africa, a repeat of the 2012 title decider involving two sides desperate...
New Zealand 43-17 France: Improved All Blacks clinch series win with rout
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor and Ardie Savea led an improved New Zealand display as they wrapped up their series with France after a convincing 43-17 victory at the Sky Stadium. Taylor scored two tries...
5 Key moments from New Zealand v France
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks came back with a convincing win over France. Here are 5 key moments from the game. 5’ The first few opening minutes France put New Zealand under pressure but France lose...
Injury-enforced change to All Blacks team to play France
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger, Caleb Clarke, has been withdrawn from the team to play France tomorrow night, after sustaining a high ankle injury during Thursday's training run.Clarke is having scans to establish...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
France Target Historic Win in Wellington
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French coaching staff has announced the lineup for the French XV set to face New Zealand on July 12 in Wellington. Head coach Fabien Galthié has made ten changes to the side that narrowly lost...
Semi-finals set for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up has been confirmed for the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 with South Africa to face Argentina and France to tackle New Zealand in the Italian city of Viadana on 14 July. South...
All Blacks team to play France in Wellington double-header
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team for the second test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at Sky Stadium in Wellington. LIVE...
