England A team to face All Blacks XV in Bath
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft has named the England A team to face All Blacks XV at the Recreation Ground, Bath on Saturday 8 November (KO 13:15, live on Premier Sports 1). Ethan Roots will now lead the England...
Beirne has red card for Barrett tackle rescinded
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland lock Tadhg Beirne has had the red card he was shown for a dangerous tackle on New Zealand's Beauden Barrett in last weekend's test in Chicago rescinded by an independent disciplinary committee. Beirne...
Jordie Barrett to return to NZ
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the Northern Tour following the injury he sustained in the Test against Ireland.Scans have confirmed a high ankle injury as well...
Vannes announce the arrival of Richard Judd
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand scrum-half Richard Judd has joined RC Vannes to bolster their half-back pairing and bring his extensive experience gained in Super Rugby and on the international stage. He has signed...
Scotland squad update ahead of All Blacks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s squad has been reduced to 42 players ahead of this weekend’s match against the All Blacks. Debutants from last weekend, Harri Morris and Liam McConnell have both...
Oli Mathis Signs with Crusaders for 2027 & 2028
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are proud to announce the signing of one of New Zealand rugby’s most exciting young talents, Oli Mathis, for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby seasons.Before then, Mathis will link up with...
Jimmy Gopperth announces his retirement from rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJimmy Gopperth has announced his retirement at the age of 42, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 23-year career spanning 526 professional games. The New Zealander confirmed the news on social media...
Ntlabakanye joins Springbok squad as Nche returns to SA
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAsenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Ntlabakanye,...
Erasmus happy with Japan game and looks ahead to France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...
Farrell and Sheehan reflect on Chicago loss | Press Conference
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and Dan Sheehan discuss the Ireland performance after the loss to New Zealand in Chicago
