RWC2025 | Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Mastercard Player of the Match Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win over Japan in Pool C at Sandy Park that clinched...
RWC2025 | Stuttering New Zealand see off valiant Japan
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTen tries - including a record-setter for the incomparable Portia Woodman-Wickliffe - and more than 60 points suggest this was a straight-forward affair for New Zealand, but at times Japan had...
RWC2025 | Ellena Perry (IRE), Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and vice-captain Amee Leigh Costigan react to their 43-27 Pool C win
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer of the Match Ellena Perry (IRE), Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and vice-captain Amee Leigh Costigan react to their 43-27 Pool C win over Spain in at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Ellena Perry,...
RWC2025 | Spain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat by Ireland in Pool C at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Juan González, head coach On...
RWC2025 | End-to-end epic sees Ireland on verge of quarter-finals
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive-try Spain refused to go quietly in front of a raucous crowd but Ireland came through what was a severe test tahead of their final Pool C match v New Zealand next Sunday. Story of the match The...
RWC2025 pool permutations ahead of matches on Sunday, 31 August
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one round of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 pool phase still to play, only three teams – England, Canada and Scotland – have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals. Five...
Three teams through to Women's RWC 2025 quarter-finals
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts England, Canada and Scotland are confirmed as qualified for the quarter-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. At the end of a dramatic day of action, three teams - hosts England, Canada...
RWC2025 | Japan squad update: Nishi replaces Matsuda
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have confirmed that Arisa Nishi has replaced full-back Rinka Matsuda for the remainder of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Matsuda did not feature in Japan's opening match against Ireland.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Round 2 Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into Round 2 of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, we analyse all the fixtures, with a special eye on the crunch ties in each pool. The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicked off with a bang in Sunderland...
Wallabies updated squad for Argentina Tests
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies coaches have confirmed an updated 36-player squad for the upcoming Tests against Argentina as part of the 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship. The group is mostly consistent from the one...
