World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
United Rugby Championship Disciplinary Decision - Ciaran Parker
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Ciaran Parker’s red card in the United Rugby Championship Round 1 game against Benetton Rugby on Saturday, October 21 has resulted in an five-week suspension. After...
TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
Edinburgh hold off resilient Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions started their United Rugby Championship tour with a 16-17 defeat to Edinburgh in Scotland on Saturday. The home side outscored their opponents by two tries to one, but Jordan Hendrikse kept...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
