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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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...

Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.   Specman,...

Wales crash of top 10 amid loss, while Fiji climb back in

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

Taumateine re-signs with Moana Pasifika

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika is excited to announce that savvy halfback Jonathan Taumateine has extended his contract with Moana Pasifika for another season. The 27-year-old will return for his fourth year with the...

Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The home side scored four tries to three in a successful start to the tenure of new coach Mahonri Schwalger and newly appointed captain Theo McFarland. Italy were favoured to win, coming off an encouraging...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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...

Gallagher set to debut for Italy against Samoa

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Italian Men’s Rugby National Team head coach Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the team that will face the hosts Samoa on Friday 5 July at 5pm local time (6am Italian time) in Apia in the first...

Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening...

Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...

All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...