U20 World Championship expands with Georgia hosting in 2026
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026 with 16 teams to contest the prestigious age-grade tournament. It will be the second time that...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Johan Ackermann named as Bulls head coach
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are proud to confirm the appointment of Johan Ackermann as head coach.The three-time South African Coach of the Year comes to Loftus Versfeld with elite-level experience, having coached...
Eddie Jones reacts to Japan’s 22-31 loss to Wales
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones reacts to Japan’s 22-31 loss to Wales 🇯🇵 Eddie Jones reacts to Japan’s 22-31 loss to Wales #rugbyjp pic.twitter.com/NuXBNnWpiC — 🇯🇵 RugbyJP.com (@rugbyjpcom)...
Wales finally end winless run but Scotland falter against Fiji
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales finally ended their 18-match windless run as they held on for a 31-22 win over Japan, levelling their overseas series at 1-1. Wales withstood a late rally from their opponents, with two tries...
Wales name team for 2nd Test against Japan
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Matt Sherratt has named the Wales team to play Japan in the second and final Test of the series at Noevir Stadium, Kobe on Saturday 12 July (KO 06.50h BST, live on S4C, Clic...
Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Hong Kong China Rugby China qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHong Kong China Men’s 15s overcame Korea 70-22 in Incheon this afternoon, and in doing so lifted the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship Trophy for a sixth consecutive time. More...
KLA returns to the Bulls
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProlific wing Kurt-Lee Arendse will be returning to the Vodacom Bulls following the Springboks’ final Rugby Championship match in late August.Arendse had recently been on sabbatical while playing...
Dewi Lake on the Japan loss
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have lost 18 test in a row, a tier one nation record. Eddie Jones out thought the 6 Nations side with some great tactics but none more visible than the Japanese picking up the tempo in very hot and...
