Portugal stun USA to secure their spot at Rugby World Cup 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOs Lobos became the 20th team to secure their place at Rugby World Cup 2023 following a nail-biting 16-16 draw in the deciding match of the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai. Portugal...
Sam Wainwright joins Scarlets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have signed Wales international prop Sam Wainwright from Saracens for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old tight-head, currently part of Wales’s Autumn Nations squad,...
Pumas aim to claim one final scalp in 2022 at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a fruitful first year in charge of Argentina for Michael Cheika, who will be out to claim one final scalp at Murrayfield. Cheika's side started the year strongly defeating Scotland twice...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
O'Connor Heads Back To South Africa A Different Player After Unreal Experience
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarri O’Connor will head back to South Africa next week having benefited hugely from his “unreal” experience out there this summer. The uncapped tighthead prop was a surprise call-up...
Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnergetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday. The...
Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far. The Boks kicked off the tour...
