All Blacks drop to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe run through all the changes following South Africa’s 12-11 victory in the final of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 plus round-up the results from the latest round of matches in the Rugby Europe...
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa take on fellow three-time winners New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory An unusually unfancied New Zealand dazzled throughout Rugby World Cup 2023, scoring a tournament-high 49 tries (19 more than any other side) and contributing to a dramatic final. The four-point...
Tshituka injury concern as Sharks lose to Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks continued their challenging Europe tour with another United Rugby Championship defeat in Ireland. The South Africans suffered a 13-34 loss to Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night. Dylan...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
Bundee aki signs contract extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...
