Biden pens letter supporting USA's Rugby World Cup bid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United States awaits World Rugby's final decision on May 12 to determine the host union for 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cup tournaments but their bid has received a boost with President Joe...
Ireland ascend in World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the only change to the World Rugby Women's Rankings, Ireland have replaced Italy in seventh place after beating the Azzurre 29-8. With 1.31 rating points riding on the outcome, Ireland now...
Sensational Fiji claim Singapore Rugby Sevens title on Series return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic champions Fiji overcome New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title Australia beat Ireland 21-19 to clinch bronze medal and remain in contention for...
Fiji claim HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title on Series return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore. The Olympic champions overcame rivals New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim their first Series...
Singapore set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA’s Perry Baker scores last gasp try to bring South Africa’s incredible 36 match winning streak to an end Australia, New Zealand and the USA top their pools with perfect win records on...
Quartet of Saints to depart Northampton this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that Ahsee Tuala, Api Ratuniyarawa, Piers Francis and Taqele Naiyaravoro will depart the Club this summer. The experienced quartet have 23 seasons and over 400...
Wayne Smith returns to international rugby bolstering Black Ferns ahead of RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of New Zealand Rugby's most successful coaches, Wayne Smith, has signed on as Technical Coach with the Black Ferns through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022. Smith is no...
Worcester Warriors sign a pair of Sale Sharks forwards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Diamond has made Sale Sharks pair Curtis Langdon and Cameron Neild his first signings for Warriors for the 2022/23 season. England international hooker Langdon and back-row forward Neild...
Gavin Coombes Re-Signs With Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby have confirmed that Gavin Coombes has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the province until at least 2025. Coombes, who became Munster Rugby’s youngest-ever Player...
Wales back in Top 10 of World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women's win against Ireland on Saturday has lifted the Welsh back into the Top 10 of the World Rugby Women’s Rankings at the expense of Spain, while the loss of 1.85 points drops...
