Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
WXV 2024 Title permutations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...
WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
van Zyl to skipper Saracens for first time on Sunday against Chiefs
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIvan van Zyl, who will captain Saracens Men on Sunday for the first time in the Gallagher Premiership says the squad want to keep building on their promising start to the league campaign. The Men in Black...
Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...
Everything you need to know about WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHong Kong China, Madagascar and the Netherlands will make their WXV 3 debuts this weekend as the global women’s tournament returns with Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification on the line. Three...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
Dumke declared fit for WXV 2 campaign
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLusanda Dumke, a former SA Women's Player of the Year, has been included in the Springbok Women’s squad of 30 players for WXV 2, to be played in Cape Town from 27 September to 13 October, while Maria...
All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in PNC final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan claimed the remaining open Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 final slot in emphatic style after beating Samoa in an exhibition of running, attacking rugby. The host side scored six tries...