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6 takeaways from round one of the Pacific Nations Cup

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five-time champions Fiji kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup 2024 campaign on Friday with a 42-16 win against Samoa, while Japan beat hosts Canada 55-28 in the second match on Sunday. The scoring patterns...

Red Roses squad for pre-season camp

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty-seven Red Roses will link up today (Monday 26th August) as preparations continue for September internationals against France and New Zealand. Maisy Allen, Brooke Bradley and Delaney...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 23-25 August, 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 this weekend. Samoa will break back into the top 10 of the rankings for the first...

Pacific Nations Cup | Fiji

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Number of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2013, 2015-18, 2023)Most points in a match: 45 (45-17 v Tonga, 2014)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup...

Pacific Nations Cup: Everything you need to know

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

As 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...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...

Wallabies name their touring squad for Round three and four

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Western Force recruit Brandon Paenga-Amosa and lock Josh Canham have both been selected in their first Wallabies squad of 2024, with the former having returned to home soil earlier this year following...

Wallabies duo returns in Perth

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Loosehead prop Angus Bell will make his return from injury against South Africa in Perth on Saturday evening, in the Wallabies’ second Test of the Rugby Championship. He’ll combine with his...

Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule

1 month 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...

Schmidt: Australia know benchmark after South Africa defeat

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia were hammered 33-7 by South Africa in their Rugby Championship Opener, but Joe Schmidt is trying to take the positives. Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his team now know the "benchmark" for...