Scotland win WXV2 Trophy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland secured three wins out of three games in the first WXV 2 tournament in South Africa this month, beating South Africa, USA and Japan. The final standings came down to points difference with Italy,...
WXV I Match Day Programme:Australia vs. Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one of the best ever Rugby World Cup having recently concluded, we turn our eyes now the WXV I for more exciting international test rugby. Today we travel all the way down under to watch the thrilling...
IRFU Announce David Humphreys As New Performance Director
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU today is pleased to announce that former Ireland international David Humphreys has been appointed to the role of Performance Director, succeeding David Nucifora who has made the decision to depart...
Chile captain Martin Sigren signs with The New England Free Jacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks are proud to welcome Chilean men’s national team captain Martín Sigren to New England and Major League Rugby (MLR). The abrasive blindside flanker stands 6’2”...
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...
RWC Match Day Programme: Argentina vs England - Bronze Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate fixture is upon us. After many did not give them a chance going into the tournament, England shocked many by advancing all the way to the semi-final, only to narrowly lose to the defending...
World Rugby launches non-contact T1 Rugby, a game for everyone
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has launched T1 Rugby, the world’s first non-contact sport that fully reflects the unique characteristics of rugby, including scrums, lineouts and breakdown. T1 Rugby is the first...
World Rugby confirms new international men’s competition to launch in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new annual men’s 15s competition involving Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA will launch in 2024, reaffirming World Rugby’s commitment to increasing global competitiveness on the...
How things stand ahead of WXV 2 and WXV 3 final rounds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith champions to be crowned and promotion and relegation to be decided, we run through the permutations facing the teams in Cape Town and Dubai. The curtain will come down on the inaugural WXV 2 and...
Historic rugby calendar reform to supercharge reach and competitiveness
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty...
