A look into the Springbok and All Blacks rivalry
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since 2013, New Zealand will host South Africa at the historic Eden Park Stadium in Auckland New Zealand. The fixture remains a rich one heated in rivalry and brewed with intensity....
RWC2025 | Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Mastercard Player of the Match Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win over Japan in Pool C at Sandy Park that clinched...
RWC2025 | Stuttering New Zealand see off valiant Japan
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTen tries - including a record-setter for the incomparable Portia Woodman-Wickliffe - and more than 60 points suggest this was a straight-forward affair for New Zealand, but at times Japan had...
RWC2025 | Ellena Perry (IRE), Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and vice-captain Amee Leigh Costigan react to their 43-27 Pool C win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer of the Match Ellena Perry (IRE), Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and vice-captain Amee Leigh Costigan react to their 43-27 Pool C win over Spain in at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Ellena Perry,...
RWC2025 | Spain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat by Ireland in Pool C at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Juan González, head coach On...
RWC2025 | End-to-end epic sees Ireland on verge of quarter-finals
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive-try Spain refused to go quietly in front of a raucous crowd but Ireland came through what was a severe test tahead of their final Pool C match v New Zealand next Sunday. Story of the match The...
RWC2025 pool permutations ahead of matches on Sunday, 31 August
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one round of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 pool phase still to play, only three teams – England, Canada and Scotland – have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals. Five...
Three teams through to Women's RWC 2025 quarter-finals
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts England, Canada and Scotland are confirmed as qualified for the quarter-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. At the end of a dramatic day of action, three teams - hosts England, Canada...
RWC2025 | New Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby and reflects on her team's opening win over Spain ahead of the Black Ferns' Pool C match against Japan at Sandy Park on Sunday. Maia Roos On...
Japan assistant coach Ollie Richardson looks ahead to Sunday's Pool C match against New Zealand
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan assistant coach Ollie Richardson looks ahead to Sunday's Pool C match against New Zealand at Sandy Park on the second weekend of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Ollie Richardson, assistant coach On...
