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Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...

New Zealand set to host Pacific Four Series 2022 ahead of Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand to host Pacific Four Series 2022 on 6, 12 and 18 June with tickets going on pre-sale from 3 May and general sale from 10 May Two Rugby World Cup 2021 venues to be used as preparations continue...

Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025.     Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...

Scotland confirm South American tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Scotland will embark on a South American summer tour playing three-tests against Argentina, taking on Los Pumas in three different regions this July.   The tour will make...

World Rugby announces international match official appointments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July.     A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...

Biden pens letter supporting USA's Rugby World Cup bid

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 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

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Olympic 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

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji 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

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA’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...