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Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday.   Elton...

Nienaber apologises for water-boy incident

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber has taken responsibility for directing the team’s water-boy to query a decision of the touch judge.    The water-boy was seen walking down the touchline...

The Rugby Championship: Springboks stand in the way of All Blacks clean sweep

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have dominated the Rugby Championship and face South Africa in their final match looking for an 11th consecutive win.       South Africa will attempt to deny...

Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...

The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - All Blacks on brink of title ahead of 100th Springboks showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand are on the brink of landing the Rugby Championship title ahead of their 100th Test against holders South Africa in Townsville on Saturday.   The All Blacks have been in a class of their...

Latest World Rankings: South Africa Surrender Top Spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have replaced South Africa as the world’s number one team in the World Rankings.   Following this weekend’s results in the Rugby Championship, New Zealand now top the rankings...

Rugby Championship: top stats performers from the weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies made it two from two against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday in a performance which highlighted some glaring inadequacies in the latter’s game. The Wallabies were impressive...

All Blacks focused on beating Springboks, not new world ranking

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While New Zealand have usurped South Africa in the world rankings, Ian Foster would take greater joy from beating them on the pitch.     New Zealand returned to the top of the world rankings...