South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks. ...
Biggar rubbishes claims that Bok selection disrespects second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid grumblings that Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has behaved disrespectfully towards Wales by selecting what is effectively a brand new side, Welsh captain Dan Biggar has expressed the opposing...
Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa drop out of Tonga's matchday squad to face Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have made mass changes to their matchday 23 after a crushing 36-0 defeat to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener. Facing Samoa this weekend (kick-off 1am BST), there are seven changes...
France confirm four Rugby World Cup warm-up matches and sign a new five year deal with the LNR
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust over a year out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, France and the LNR (the governing body of French club rugby) have signed an agreement which outlines the ambition of French rugby for the five years...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Former Wallabies star Folau injured on Test rugby return with Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving switched his international allegiance, Israel Folau's Tonga debut was a day to forget after he was forced off injured early on. Ex-Australia back Israel Folau saw his return to Test rugby...
South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
The weekend's test team lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere are the test teamsheets for this weekend. JAPAN V FRANCE View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...
Piutau, Fekitoa and Folau start for Tonga on their return to test rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallaby outside back Israel Folau will make his test return when he plays for Tonga against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. The 33-year-old, a fundamentalist Christian,...
Feleti Kaitu'u re-commits to Australian Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Western Force have announced that Feleti Kaitu’u has re-committed to Australian Rugby until the end of 2024. Kaitu’u is the current captain of the Perth-based...
