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The journey of Folau Fakatava

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From the humble beginnings of Tonga to the bright lights of Forsyth Barr Stadium. Learn the story of Folau Fakatava.    

Israel Folau hungry to turn out for Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallaby fullback Israel Folau has indicated a strong interest in turning out for Tonga in next year’s World Cup in France.     Folau, who currently plays for the Shining Arcs in...

France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland overtake England, Wales fall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have moved up to fourth place in the overall World Rugby rankings following the action in the penultimate round of the Six Nations.   England put up an incredible fight a man down after...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place.     Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...

Scotland Team to face Italy: Ali Price to earn 50th cap

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors’ scrum-half Ali Price is in line to make his 50th appearance for Scotland having been named in the starting XV to face Italy in the penultimate round of fixtures for the 2022 Six...

England squad update ahead of Ireland clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland. Jones’ side will take on Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 12 March...

Latest World Rankings: France & Spain Climb

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France and Spain have been rewarded for their results in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship this weekend.     Round three of the Six Nations resulted in some changes to the top...

Explained: World Rugby Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result.     Whatever...

Scotland Squad Update: Five Injured, Six Added

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has added six players to his Six Nations Squad ahead of Scotland taking on France this Saturday at BT Murrayfield.   James Lang, Ollie Smith, Oli Kebble, Simon Berghan, Kiran McDonald...