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Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...

PRESS CONFERENCE | Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson will become New Zealand Head Coach from 2024.  

Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024.    The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...

Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year.   Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...

Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam.   Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...

World Rugby Men's Rankings Preview: 18-19 March, 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of matches in the Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe 2023 this weekend.      Permutation highlights:   Neither...

Fraser McReight re-signs with Queensland and Australian Rugby through 2025

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia have announced backrower Fraser McReight has re-signed with Queensland and Australian Rugby through 2025.   The 24-year-old debuted for the Reds in 2019...

David Havili re-signs with NZR, Crusaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks back David Havili has his sights set on more success in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2025.   The Nelson-born utility wants to build on the success...

Tyrel Lomax re-signs with NZR, Hurricanes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has re-committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2026.   The extension will also see the 26-year-old continue to be aligned with the Hurricanes in DHL Super...

Reinforcements called up for injury-hit Blitzboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens have added four players to their training group in the build-up to the next tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, where they will be hoping to get their season...