Disciplinary update: WXV Global Series 2026
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decision in respect of Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following a red card issued in the WXV Global Series match on Friday 18 September 2026. Danelle Lochner (South...
Disciplinary decision: WXV Global Series 2026
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decisions for Cloe Correa and Ambre Mwayembe (France) and Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following their red cards in the WXV Global Series. World Rugby can confirm...
Former France defence guru joins John Mitchell's coaching team
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Edwards has taken up a short-term coaching consultancy role with the Red Roses. The 59-year-old, who has a long-standing competitive coaching relationship with head coach John Mitchell, joins ahead...
WXV Global Series: England and Canada draw epic, and France defy cards to beat Australia
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-improved Wales overcame the Springbok Women to kick off their WXV Global Series campaign in style in Cardiff. Italy followed suit with a convincing victory over Japan, before England and Canada...
Pro D2: Two roads to the top: Attack vs Defence
1 week agoAfter three rounds, Oyonnax and Brive lead the Pro D2 in opposite ways. Oyonnax bring the division’s most explosive attack, turning home games into scoring festivals with Georgia fly‑half Luka...
Match Review Black Ferns v France
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns: 28 (Justine McGregor, Mia Anderson, Mererangi Paul, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u tries; Braxton Sorenson-McGee 3 cons); France: 14 (Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Lina Queyroi...
Red Roses named to play the Wallaroos in the first round of WXV Global Series 2026
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHolly Aitchison is set for her 50th international cap when the Red Roses run out against Australia for the start of their WXV Global Series.The Southport-born Sale Shark will achieve the milestone at the...
Pro D2: Top 5 clashes of Round 3
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the opening two rounds of the French Pro D2, there has been a clear difference in quality between the teams leading the race for promotion and those fighting to avoid relegation. Uson Nevers,...
Five more rugby greats complete prestigious World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the remaining five modern greats that will join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame over the coming months as the class...
'Full circle moment' - James O'Connor re-joins Force for 2027 season
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyO’Connor made his Super Rugby debut with the Force as a 17-year-old back in 2008. At the time, he was the youngest debutant in Super Rugby competition history. The versatile back played 39 Super...
