6 takeaways from round one of the Pacific Nations Cup
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFive-time champions Fiji kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup 2024 campaign on Friday with a 42-16 win against Samoa, while Japan beat hosts Canada 55-28 in the second match on Sunday. The scoring patterns...
Currie Cup Bulletin | Round 16
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls overcame a trickly hurdle in Pretoria to stay unbeaten at the top of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, all but booking their spot in the playoffs, while the Fidelity ADT Lions...
Taranaki stumble on wet weekend; NPC Round 2 Wrap up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Taranaki suffered their first loss of the NPC season at the weekend when going down to Wellington 26-19 in Porirua. Bay of Plenty, who played twice in the week, Wellington, Tasman...
Springbok Player Ratings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks ruffled feathers by making ten changes to their side but did the business by bagging another bonus point win in Australia. This is also the first time they have ever won three consecutive...
Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Scotland crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 champions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTriumphant Scotland captain Liam McConnell held aloft the World Rugby U20 Trophy at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday after a 48-10 victory over USA in the final secured promotion to the World Rugby...
Gatland confident Wales can transform fortunes after Australia series defeat
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales recorded a ninth straight defeat after their series loss to Australia, but Warren Gatland has seen promise from his young squad. Warren Gatland remains optimistic his young Wales side can turn into...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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...