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Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...

Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...

PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

PIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...

Knee Injury Rules Santiago Grondona out of the World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have suffered a major set-back. A knee injury has ruled Santiago Grondona out of the World Cup. Grondona was injured playing for Los Pumas against Spain on Saturday. The match in Madrid was Argentina’s...

Aaron Cruden made a shock return to the NPC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday, Aaron Cruden stepped off the plane from a family holiday in Bali. On Sunday, he stepped onto the FMG Stadium Waikato turf for a shock return to NPC rugby. Earlier in the week Waikato coach...

Gatland reveals his Wales RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior mens head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average...

Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives.  With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...

Premiership Fixtures Announced as the Women's game ushers in a new era

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Contested by ten teams there are two new sides in the league, with the arrival of Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women in the elite division of English women's rugby. Trailfinders Women begin life...

Wales side to face England at Twickenham named

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg).     Following...

Arendse, Steenkamp and Mkhari win big at 22/23 Bulls Awards evening

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls held its annual combined awards evening, celebrating achievements by the Vodacom Bulls, Bulls junior sides as well as the Bulls Daisies who remain undefeated in their debut season of professional...