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All Blacks team named to play Fiji in San Diego

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play Fiji in the final match...

Saracens sign Doncaster forward

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens confirm the signing of Harry Wilson from Doncaster Knights. The versatile forward, who can play in the second-row and across the entirety of the back-row has a wealth of experience in the...

England A to play Australia A in November

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced another exciting fixture for England Men’s A side, following on from the previous outing against Portugal in February. England A will take on an...

Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...

Carter & Horton re-commit to Force

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force have received a double boost with the re-signings of veteran Wallabies lock Sam Carter and dynamic hooker Tom Horton. Carter, 34, offered a glimpse of his experience and quality across...

English Rugby facing administration problem

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

English rugby faces a glaring double standard that highlights the ineffectiveness of its administration. At the heart of this issue is the restriction imposed on national team coach Steve Borthwick, preventing...

Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family...

England have 'no ceiling' to potential, says defiant George after All Blacks loss

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Jamie George says his side have "no ceiling" to their potential after another narrow defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's men were undone by a late fightback as the All...

Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...

Match Report | England U20 v Ireland U20

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Ireland drew 22-22 in their last encounter during the U20 Six Nations and met again in the U20 World Championship Semi-Final.   Ireland had a strong start to the match and were rewarded...