July Tests: How each nation fared - ENG vs NZL
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. England miss opportunities Twice...
Rio 2016 champions Australia set early benchmark at Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia set out their stall in front of a record crowd on day one of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 as they beat South Africa and Great Britain to go top of Pool B and book their place in the medal...
France win gold after Dupont brace at Olympic Games Paris 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational Antoine Dupont scored twice and set up another as he inspired France to claim the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a 28-7 defeat of Fiji 28-7 in the final match. Defeating...
Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...
Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals decided
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s rugby sevens semi-final line-up was completed following a pulsating day that saw a record 130,000 spectators create an incredible atmosphere inside Stade de France. Hosts...
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Defending champions Fiji lay down early marker
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji ran in 12 tries in two matches to finish day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at the top of Pool C, while New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, and Australia enjoy perfect starts to their Olympic...
Wallabies prop joins the Waratahs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter what turned out to be a season of disappointment for The Waratahs may suddenly turn a new corner, as they look set to welcome Test stars Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota at the franchise. Several household...
Jones to reach milestone in Montevideo
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHuw Jones will win a 50th international cap in Scotland’s final match of the Skyscanner Americas Tour against Uruguay this Saturday 27 July, live on TNT Sports 2, BBC Scotland channel and BBC...
New Zealand & Ireland Chase Olympic Glory
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool A could lay claim to being the most open of the three pools ahead of kick-off in Paris. The action will get underway when Ireland, second only to Argentina in the regular season SVNS standings,...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
