England Players Who Could Play For Other Countries
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest eligibility laws by World Rugby have created a possibility for several renowned England players to represent a different country from their initial capped one, both in the present and upcoming...
Scotland Unveils Rugby World Cup Kits Made From Recycled Bottles
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAround 13 recycled half-litre plastic bottles are used in the creation of each of the new Scotland Rugby World Cup kits, Scottish Rugby has revealed. Unveiled yesterday, the new home and away strips...
Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centurion Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby...
World Rankings: Could Boks climb above All Blacks?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough South Africa will not be in a position improve their World Rugby ranking with a victory over Australia due to the 7.17 rating point difference between the sides before home weighting is factored...
World Rankings - What it means for Rugby Championship teams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's matches in The Rugby Championship and the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1. Permutation highlights: South Africa cannot...
The 'Nations Championship'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby Set to launch New International Rugby Competition SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby are working in partnership to establish a new international rugby competition...
Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV. While...
Johnny Sexton faces potential ban which could hamper World Cup preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton could see his World Cup preparations hampered after misconduct complaints were lodged following his behaviour towards match officials in the wake of Leinster’s Heineken...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach. The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...
