Australia and Argentina crowned Cape Town champs
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia claimed a first-ever Cape Town title, and their second HSBC SVNS 2024 victory in a row, with a gutsy 29-26 win over France in an epic women’s final to cue ecstatic celebrations. The men’s...
Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...
Mixed fortunes for Team SA on first day at Commonwealth Games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team have qualified for the Commonwealth Games quarter-finals after they beat Tonga (36-5) and Malaysia (46-0) in their two Pool B games in Birmingham on Friday, but it was a tough...
Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
The full list of 2021 World Rugby Awards Nominations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has released the full list of nominations for the 2021 World Rugby Awards. The Rugby public can now cast their votes for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories...
Quarter-final line-up decided in electrifying women’s Olympic rugby sevens session in Tokyo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was high drama and electrifying performances on and off the pitch during the final pool phase session of the women’s Olympic rugby sevens competition, which saw the last match of the session...