Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...
Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Europe has confirmed the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia in 2027. 24 teams will take part in the next Rugby World Cup, meaning four teams...
Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against...
Paris 1924: Golden USA upset France to create history
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA little over 100 years ago, on 18 May, 1924, 15 Americans emerged into the Stade Olympique to take on hosts France in the final of the men’s rugby union tournament at the Paris Games. USA were...
Andre Esterhuizen slapped with 4-match ban
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen has been suspended for three matches (subject to completing the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
Ireland to tour Georgia and Romania in 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will travel to Georgia and Romania in the summer of 2025. The tour will be the same time while the Lions tour Australia. With Ireland head coach in charge of the Lions, current defence...
Wales crash of top 10 amid loss, while Fiji climb back in
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA bumper weekend of international rugby has led to multiple changes to the World Rugby Men's Rankings, including Wales dropping out of the top 10 for the first time in history. Fiji have replaced them...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
