Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWillie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look...
ACT Brumbies v British & Irish Lions: All you need to know
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies lay claim to being Australia’s most successful Super Rugby franchise. Three decades since they came into existence, the ACT Brumbies lay claim to being Australia’s most successful...
Parling adds Allen and Forshaw to coaching team
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are pleased to announce the additions of Anthony Allen and Mike Forshaw to the men’s coaching team. The pair will join Geoff Parling’s staff as assistant coaches for...
Dewi Lake on the Japan loss
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have lost 18 test in a row, a tier one nation record. Eddie Jones out thought the 6 Nations side with some great tactics but none more visible than the Japanese picking up the tempo in very hot and...
Wales let 12 point lead slip in Japan
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales let a 12 point lead slip in extreme heat at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu as they failed to bring an end to their losing run as they went down to a 24-19 defeat to Japan. It was an 18th successive...
NSW Waratahs 10-21 British and Irish Lions: Jones goes over twice for third straight win
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHuw Jones went over for two tries as the British and Irish Lions beat New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday. While the Lions were not at their best, Andy Farrell's team managed to labour to a...
Wales' winless run rolls on but Scotland triumph in New Zealand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' long winless run stretched on after Japan scored late on to claim a 24-19 victory in Kitakyushu. It looked as though Wales might claim their first Test victory since 2023 when they led...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
England team to play Argentina in La Plata
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio UNO in La Plata on Saturday 5 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST). George Ford will co-captain the side alongside...
