Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...
Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
Sale name team to face Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes four changes to his side for the trip to Northampton on Friday (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports) as Dan du Preez starts for the first time since January and Waisea Nayacalevu returns...
5 players with Fijian roots will feature in NPC semi finals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe proud rugby island nation of Fiji will be represented in this weekends fixtures in the NPC semi-final. Five players with links to Fiji will be featuring in for three of the four teams taking part. Emoni...
Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Fiji squad named for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji centres Waisea Nayacalevu and Semi Radradra have been included in the squad for the November Tour. Nayacalevu and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Tevita Ikanivere have been named as co-captains. Josua...
Draw and match schedules released for Women’s RWC England 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw to be broadcast live on BBC’s The One Show and RugbyPass TV on Thursday, 17 October Huge ticket demand experienced already with over 60,000 tickets...
WXV 2024 Title permutations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...