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Four Smaller Rugby World Cup Games Worth Tuning In For

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next week and while everyone is looking forward to those big clashes involving the tier 1 nations, such as New Zealand v South Africa and Ireland v Scotland, we...

World Ranking Permutations: Ireland have another shot at top spot

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Several teams get the chance for one last hit-out this weekend before flying to Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019 and potentially improve their rankings.         View this post...

Russia Name RWC Squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Russia head coach Lyn Jones has named his 31-man squad for Japan 2019, including eight players who also appeared during the Bears’ Rugby World Cup debut in New Zealand eight years ago.   Eight...

O'Driscoll confident Ireland can turn form around 'very, very quickly'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O'Driscoll is concerned by Ireland's form a month out from the Rugby World Cup but believes they can swiftly turn their fortunes around.       Ireland were the dominant team in...

Latest World Rankings: Wales end New Zealand's run as the highest ranked test side

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their victory over England this past weekend, Wales have climbed to number one in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced in October 2003.   Wales...

Weekend Round Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Miller signs for Brumbies   Brumbies have announced that Will Miller will join the club from the Waratahs having signed a 2-year contract with the club.    The backrower, who has...

Watch: Matteo Minozzi hattrick against Russia

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Livewire speedster, Matteo Minozzi scored a hattrick on his first start for Italy since the 2018 Six Nations.   Minozzi enjoyed a fantastic start to his test career during the 2018 Six Nations and...

Italy v Russia - Test Highlights

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Russia put the first points, then 2 tries from Italy and a try from Russia. T he match did not seem lost at all but from the 20th minute the game changed in Italy's favour and they scored 13 tries throughout...

Italy score 85 points in World Cup warm-up win over Russia

4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Italy racked up the second-highest points tally in their history as they stormed to an 85-15 World Cup warm-up victory over Russia today.

Italy breeze past Russia

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a game that involved 13 tries from one side its is hard to single out and individual. This was the case this evening as Italy hammered Russia. 85 - 15 was the final score with Russia only scoring two...