RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney on Wednesday with the 24 qualified teams placed into one of six pools for the tournament, which takes place from 1 October-13 November,...
World Rugby Awards 2025: Malcolm Marx, Fabian Holland and Santiago Pedrero headline men’s category winners
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby’s brightest stars were celebrated today during an exciting day of international test rugby, with South Africa’s Malcolm Marx, New Zealand’s Fabian Holland and Chile’s Santiago...
RWC2025 | Scotland survive thriller to seal knockout spot
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMore carries, more metres made, more possession for Fiji but it was Scotland's incisiveness that proved decisive in this cracking Pool B match, with two second-half tries putting the gloss on for the...
All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in PNC final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan claimed the remaining open Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 final slot in emphatic style after beating Samoa in an exhibition of running, attacking rugby. The host side scored six tries...
A century of clashes between Tonga and Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday's Pacific Nations Cup clash between Tonga and Fiji will undoubtedly be one to remember The 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga and the Flying Fijians will lock horns for a memorable 95th time, celebrating...
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Defending champions Fiji lay down early marker
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji ran in 12 tries in two matches to finish day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at the top of Pool C, while New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, and Australia enjoy perfect starts to their Olympic...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
Three of the most iconic upsets in test rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 27-30 Uruguay, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, 25 September, 2019 The South American side had faced the Pacific Islanders four times in their history ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, losing...
Stormers prop relishing scrum challenge vs Stade Francais
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers loosehead prop Ali Vermaak is looking forward to the challenge at scrum-time in Paris this weekend. The Stormers face a powerful Stade Francais side in their Round Four Champions Cup encounter...
On This Day in 2008 – Steve Borthwick named England captain by Martin Johnson
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was appointed England captain on this day in 2008 as manager Martin Johnson placed his faith in the Saracens lock forward. Borthwick had been skipper three times earlier in the year when...
