Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
Ireland defeat the Springboks in Durban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) over the Springboks in Durban on Saturday evening to not only level the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but also hand the Rugby World Cup champions...
WATCH: Frawley drop goal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming off the bench, Ciarian Frawley spurred on the Irish to continue applying the pressure. It would eventually pay off as a drop goal from Frawley cut the deficit from 24-19 to 24-22. See...
Player Focus: South Africa v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is the series decider in Durban after the Springboks took a seven point win away from Loftus Versfeld. Here are out two players to watch from the Durban test. Faf de Klerk: De...
Battling Wales go down to defeat in Sydney
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales pushed the new look Wallabies all the way in Sydney before going down 25-16 after a wholehearted effort. Having levelled the scores at the start of the second half Warren Gatland’s side had...
Toulon fined for Biggar signing
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have been slapped with a massive €500,000 (£425,000) fine by French Top 14 rugby bosses after signing Wales captain Dan Biggar from English side Northampton Saints in November 2022. The...
Toulouse vs Bordeaux Begles: Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse ran riot in the first half scoring three tries and two penalties to take a 22-3 at the break. Despite some fight back from Bordeaux in the first 20 of the second half, Toulouse were just too strong...
Bulls edge out Leinster in thrilling encounter to reach URC final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls overcame Leinster 25-20 in a thrilling semi-final in Pretoria to reach their second Vodacom United Rugby Championship final in three years. Two tries from Sergeal Petersen and another from Johan...
Blues advance into final after taking down Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in their Auckland semi-final. After losing veteran Test prop James Slipper...
Munster v Glasgow Warriors - Road to semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster overcame Ospreys at Thomond Park and will again be at home in the last four when they face the Warriors, who edged out the Stormers at Scotstoun. The game will take place on Saturday June 15. Here...
