Pool B Facts and Stats
7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Shaun Connor has joined the Wales Women's coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s senior team have appointed Shaun Connor as their new full-time attack and kicking coach ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations campaign. The former Dragons and Russia coach...
World Ranking Permutations for the 1st Round of 6 Nations/Rugby Europe
1 year ago by World RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the men's Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2023 this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland are...
URC Unity Awards: The Difference Maker Nominees
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new BKT United Rugby Championship Unity Awards look to recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes. There are two categories - The Difference...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...
RWC Qualifier: USA Team Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour teams will take to The Sevens Stadium pitch on Sunday as the round-robin RWC 2023 Final Qualification Tournament, which will run until 18 November, gets underway. At the end of the three match days...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
