Captains ready for record-breaking Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of all 12 nations competing at Rugby World Cup 2021 gathered at the world-famous Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday as anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of kick-off on 8 October. Rugby...
World Rugby Awards returns to Monaco for a star-studded edition in November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Awards 2022 will return to Monaco and its prestigious Salle des Étoiles for the first time since the pandemic on Sunday, 20 November to celebrate the best of rugby on and off the...
England announce World Cup Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England Women’s squad for the Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand has been named.Sarah Hunter captains the 32-player group, which comprises of 19 forwards and 13 backs.The squad includes six...
World Rugby Women's Rankings powered by Capgemini preview: 14 September, 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 warm-up match between England and Wales on Wednesday. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their rating with...
Australia women and Fiji men win thrilling Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 titles
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and Fiji were crowned women’s and men’s world champions respectively after claiming exhilarating victories at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. Australia...
Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge announces impending retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKendra Cocksedge, the most capped Black Fern of all time, has announced that she will retire from all rugby after Rugby World Cup 2021. Cocksedge has had an unpresented career in the black...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
Black Ferns named for O’Reilly Cup Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Black Ferns continue to build to the Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022, Director of Rugby Wayne Smith as named a 33-player squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia. The...
World’s top players to wear Smart Mouthguards at Rugby World Cup 2021 in landmark agreement to help reduce concussions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPrevent Biometrics to play a leading role in informing and advancing injury-prevention at Rugby World Cup 2021 Participating teams will wear Prevent Biometrics’ instrumented mouthguards...
Rugby World Cup 2021 Preview: Dan Carter and Portia Woodman take a trip to Eden Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 100 days to go until the Rugby World Cup 2021, Dan Carter and Portia Woodman take a trip to Eden Park with Mastercard to talk all things rugby.
