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Former All Black Greg Cooper named Utah’s new Head Coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Greg Cooper is the new Head Coach of the Utah Warriors.   The 57-year-old New Zealander fills a role left vacant after the departure of Shawn Pittman halfway through the 2022 campaign. Assistant...

Ireland replace France at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France’s reign as the world’s number one team has only lasted a week with Ireland replacing Les Bleus at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     Saturday’s...

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 line-up confirmed in Bucharest

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The full 40-team line-up for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 has now been confirmed, following an enthralling weekend of action in Bucharest.     Eight tickets to Cape Town – four...

Eddie Jones calls Australia fans who aimed 'traitor' abuse at him 'clowns'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones was not impressed with abuse he was given by Australia fans in his homeland but enjoying silencing them.   Eddie Jones hit back at Australia fans...

SCENES: Chile celebrate RWC qualifcation

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Trailing for almost the entire tie, Chile pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat the United States and reach the Rugby World Cup.   Chile pulled off an upset by overcoming the United States 31-29...

Chile secure Rugby World Cup debut with dramatic defeat of the USA

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile have qualified for Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history following a pulsating 52-51 aggregate victory against the USA in the Americas 2 play-off. Los Condores looked to...

Chile qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After losing the first leg in Santiago last week (21-22), Chile won its decisive fixture against USA in Glendale, Colorado (31-29, 52-50 on aggregate) to seal a first-ever Rugby World Cup qualification...

Samoa edge Fiji to claim fourth Pacific Nations Cup title

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa have won the Pacific Nations Cup after edging Fiji 23-20 in an epic encounter at Churchill Park.   It is the first time that Samoa have won the competition since 2014 with Fiji winning four...

TOP GUN DUPONT: Antoine Dupont lifts off with Patrouille de France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's Six Nations Grand Slam-winning captain Antoine Dupont took to the skies this week with Patrouille de France, the precision aerobatics demonstration unit of the French Air and Space Force.   Dupont...

Ireland could snatch top ranking away from France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France moved to the top of the World Rugby Rankings after last weekend's test action but they could move down just one week later.       World Rugby has published the...