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...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
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...
Kinghorn and Hutchinson start Scotland's first test versus Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 this Saturday when he leads Scotland out in Jujuy for the first match of the Test series against Argentina. Kick-off 8.10pm (BST). Gilchrist...
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,...
Vern Cotter names five debutants for PNC opener against Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named five debutants in the run-on team which faces a high-profile Tongan side in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday at HFC Bank Stadium in...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Folau Fakatava brought to tears with All Blacks call up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew All Blacks halfback Folau Fakatava said hearing his name read out in the squad to prepare for the series against Ireland left him in tears. It had always been his dream to play for...
