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New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.  Rennie, who is...

Ireland cannot 'pat themselves on the back', says Beirne

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tadhg Beirne says it is too early to congratulate Ireland just yet, urging them to remain focused ahead of their Six Nations clash with Wales. Ireland recorded a record win over England when they beat...

Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...

Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland climbed two places to third in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings after their 42–21 victory over England. The result returned Andy Farrell’s side to the top three, while England...

Italy injury update

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The medical team of the Italian men’s national rugby team has issued an update following the France–Italy match, ahead of the third round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Ange Capuozzo, who...

Independent Disciplinary update: Enoch Opoku Gyamfi

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy (No. 5), Enoch Opoku Gyamfi, will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was awarded a red card by Saba Makharadze (Referee) for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (A player must...

Match report: France v Italy

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

France got off to a great start, opening the scoring in the third minute. A kick from Italy got picked up by Antoine Dupont who chipped it ahead into space, Louis Bielle-Biarrey put on the after burners...

Capuozzo back for Italy to face France

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy have named their side to face France as Ange Capuozzo makes his long awaited return and Pablo Dimcheff is recalled to take the 16 jumper.  

Post match interviews: Andy Farrell,

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland rallied their way to win over Italy in the second round of the 2026 6Nations earlier today. The Irish found themselves trailing at halftime, however they composed themseves to comeback and secure...

Match Build up | James Lowe speaks ahead of kickoff

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of their second round fixture today, Ireland winger James Lowe spoke to the media after Andy Farrell decided to ommitt the speedster from last weeks opening fixture againt France in Paris. See below: A...