Referee Sara Cox: 'Hopefully my 50th will turn into 100 and beyond'
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySara Cox will become the first female to referee 50 test matches when she takes charge of Japan v Spain in York on Sunday. Sara CoxOn reaching 50 international matches as a referee:"When I first started,...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: All Blacks could fall to third with the Springboks taking #1
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for matches in The Rugby Championship 2025, the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 and Sudaméricano 2025 this weekend. Permutation...
Playmaker Jack Debreczeni signs with NSW Waratahs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs have confirmed the signing of experienced playmaker Jack Debreczeni, bringing the 32-year-old back to his Sydney roots. A product of Trinity Grammar School and West Harbour Rugby Club,...
Independent disciplinary update: Laura Bayfield (New Zealand)
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s Laura Bayfield was issued with a red card as a result of two yellow cards in New Zealand’s Pool C match against Japan in Sandy Park, Exeter on 31 August, 2025. The independent...
NSW Waratahs Select Exciting Blend of Elite, Academy and Club Players for Super Rugby AUS
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs have named a powerful 32-strong Super Rugby AUS squad that boasts an exciting blend of elite, academy, and club players. From the squad for the four-week competition, seventeen are on...
RWC2025 | Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win
3 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
3 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 | Spain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat
3 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 pool permutations ahead of matches on Sunday, 31 August
3 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
3 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...
