Seven things we learned from the Hong Kong Sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory was made at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 as New Zealand became the first-ever women’s champions of an World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns...
Samoa to host World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Pacific Challenge will take place in Samoa as it returns for the first time since 2020. The tournament, contested by the national ‘A’ teams of Fiji, Japan, Tonga and Samoa,...
Hong Kong set for unforgettable weekend as 2023 Series continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 28 men’s and women’s team captains gathered on Wednesday in front of the world-famous Hong Kong skyline ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, which sees the iconic...
Greg McWilliams Names Ireland Team for Women’s Six Nations Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Greg McWilliams has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s opening TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff (Kick-off 2.15pm, live on RTÉ2/BBC...
Damian McKenzie brings up a century against Waratahs when he starts this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe outstanding Damian McKenzie will play his 100th game for the Gallagher Chiefs against the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night.McKenzie, 28 next month, made his debut for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2015,...
Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The former Leicester...
Try-scoring machine Marx massive for Spears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 11 WRAP: Malcolm Marx extended his try tally to eight from ten appearances for the Spears in their 40-27 win over the Blue Revs in Round 11 of the Japan Rugby League One over the weekend. First-half...
Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have moved up one place to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-17 win against Italy in Rome. Warren Gatland’s side had faced the prospect of dropping out...
