BBC appointed UK rights holder for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 as host nation celebrates one year to go
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith exactly one year to go until hosts England kick-off the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, World Rugby has announced an exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with...
Pacific Nations Cup: Everything you need to know
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the rebranded cross-regional competition prepares to kick-off on 23 August, we take a look at a tournament with a rich history and an even brighter future. The wait is almost over for rugby fans in...
Men's World Cup Format Change
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
Former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player, Rory Burke passes away
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEveryone in Irish Rugby is saddened by the tragic passing of former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player Rory Burke. Rory, who played his schools rugby with CBC Cork and his club rugby...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off on Friday, 23 August. Run by World Rugby in partnership with the participating...
World Rugby Match Official appointments set for The Rugby Championship 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve referees from seven nations to preside over 12 Rugby Championship matches Andrea Piardi to become first Italian to referee in competition England’s Christophe Ridley and France’s...
The Rugby Championship Countdown - History of the competition
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just over a week until The Rugby Championship, lets dive into the history of the competition, some interesting facts and some of the past winners. The Rugby Championship, formerly known as the Tri...
July Tests: How each nation fared - SCO
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. Scotland’s...
Harlequins Sign Welsh Prop Wyn Jones
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have bolstered their front-row stocks with the signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Wyn Jones. The loosehead, who has 48 Test caps for Wales and one cap for the British...
