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South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks.       ...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings.       Australia...

ROMANIA v ITALY: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania and Italy face off for the 43rd time on Friday evening, however, this is their first meeting since the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.        Italy were the...

South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks.       World Rugby have published...

The weekend's test team lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here are the test teamsheets for this weekend.   JAPAN V FRANCE       View this post on Instagram       A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...

Spain lose appeal against disqualification from 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain's appeal over their disqualification from the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been dismissed, with Romania taking their place in next year's tournament.     Los Leones booked a place in the...

World Rugby upholds Spain's disqualification, Romania qualify

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby have confirmed that Spain's appeal against their disqualification from next year's Rugby World Cup has been dismissed.   Spain were found guilty of fielding an ineligible...

Alessandro Garbisi named in 33 player Azzurri squad, Tommy Allan recalled

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad for the upcoming internationals against Portugal, Romania and Georgia with Paolo Garbisi's younger brother, Alessandro called into the squad.   The...

Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene.    The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...