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World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...

WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams.   England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...

IRFU Announce David Humphreys As New Performance Director

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU today is pleased to announce that former Ireland international David Humphreys has been appointed to the role of Performance Director, succeeding David Nucifora who has made the decision to depart...

Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...

Newcomer De Beer Aims for More Derby Success

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having had a wet, windy and winning first taste of a Welsh derby in the BKT URC, new Cardiff Rugby fly-half Tinus de Beer is hoping for different conditions and a different style of game this weekend -...

Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 3

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Glasgow Warriors v DHL...

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...

Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....

On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...