World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 year 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...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
Draw and match schedules released for Women’s RWC England 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw to be broadcast live on BBC’s The One Show and RugbyPass TV on Thursday, 17 October Huge ticket demand experienced already with over 60,000 tickets...
WXV 2024 Title permutations
1 year 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 year 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...
Max Malins voted Premiership Player of the Month
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears fullback Max Malins has been voted as September’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 33% of the public poll ahead of Bath Rugby centre pairing Will Butt and Ollie Lawrence and...
Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. The 24-year-old back...
