Scotland crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTriumphant Scotland captain Liam McConnell held aloft the World Rugby U20 Trophy at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday after a 48-10 victory over USA in the final secured promotion to the World Rugby...
A quick look: Japan vs Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly and Japan are set to clash in an epic internatioanl friendly over the weekend. The Italians are coming off an energising 36-14 victory against Tonga, having lost 33-35 to Samoa the previous week. Meanwhile...
Soyizwapi: We give ourselves a chance to medal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification...
Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...
Rhys Patchell signs for the Green Rockets in Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan. The 31-year-old spent the 2024 Super Rugby season with Highlanders in New Zealand but will now link up with former Wales...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
A head to head look at Argentina vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...
de Allende focused on getting the job done in Durbs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende, who will set the new SA record as the most capped centre pairing with Jesse Kriel, said the record had no significance for him going into the series decider against...
Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix 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,...
