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Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts.   The former Leicester...

World Rugby Men's Rankings Preview: 18-19 March, 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of matches in the Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe 2023 this weekend.      Permutation highlights:   Neither...

Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have moved up one place to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-17 win against Italy in Rome.   Warren Gatland’s side had faced the prospect of dropping out...

Ngcobo: Blitzboks determined to stop the slide

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team will leave no stone unturned to get back to winning ways when they return to South Africa on Tuesday after a disappointing North American leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.   The...

Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.     Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...

New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...

Scotland equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland have moved above England and into fifth place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-23 win at Twickenham on Saturday.   Duhan van der Merwe’s brilliant brace...

Six Nations: Five things we learned from Italy vs France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy and France played out a classic in Rome, and while the Grand Slam champions came away with five points, the Azzurri may be more positive heading into round two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations.   In...

World Ranking Permutations for the 1st Round of 6 Nations/Rugby Europe

1 year ago by World Rugby

World 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...

Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...