Everything you need to know about WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHong Kong China, Madagascar and the Netherlands will make their WXV 3 debuts this weekend as the global women’s tournament returns with Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification on the line. Three...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
Dumke declared fit for WXV 2 campaign
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLusanda Dumke, a former SA Women's Player of the Year, has been included in the Springbok Women’s squad of 30 players for WXV 2, to be played in Cape Town from 27 September to 13 October, while Maria...
Glasgow embracing life as champions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions. Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...
All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in PNC final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan claimed the remaining open Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 final slot in emphatic style after beating Samoa in an exhibition of running, attacking rugby. The host side scored six tries...
Canada 23 to face Tonga
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s final match of the Pacific Nations Cup against Tonga has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones. Canada will kick off against...
Pacific Nations Cup: Semi-Final Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will be hosted by Japan. Prince Chichibu...
Reihana commits to the Crusaders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...
Proctor signs with the Force
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have signed single-cap All Black and former Rebels centre Matt Proctor for the 2025 season. Proctor played five games for the Rebels in 2024 and is currently starting for Wellington...
