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Record defeat costs Fiji in World Rugby Men's rankings

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji have dropped below Australia and into 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings after their record 57-17 defeat to hosts Scotland in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Cup. It...

Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Europe has confirmed the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia in 2027. 24 teams will take part in the next Rugby World Cup, meaning four teams...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...

Statement win for Italy in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini will make for an interesting topic of conversation in the Lynagh household this week. What had been a relatively quiet test debut for...

Review - Captain Correia leads the way as Portugal secure famous win

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Portugal made history on Saturday with their first ever women’s Rugby Championship win. Before the weekend they were 27 in the world rankings with Sweden in 20th, but it was the home side at the...

Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Belgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 2-4 February, 2024

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will close...

Cai Evans reflects on dream year ahead of BKT URC battle with former teammates

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a very eventful year in the life of Cai Evans as his rugby dreams have come true.   The young utility back was a bolter selection in Wales’ World Cup training squad and...

Dewi Lake Relishing Battle With Welsh Hooking Rivals In The URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having spent a World Cup campaign of highs and lows vying with Elliot Dee and Ryan Elias for the Wales hooking berth, Dewi Lake is now ready to resume battle with his rivals on the BKT URC stage. This...

Biggar, skills coach Jenkins and Costelow chat ahead of their Quarter Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar, fly-half On what excites him about Rugby World Cup quarter-final weeks: "The first thing is the prize at the end of it. We have spoken all week about we’re not quite ready to go home...