Blitzboks focused on big, final shift in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheir quest for automatic qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games may be out of their hands, but the Springbok Sevens team will leave no stone unturned at the HSBC London Sevens this weekend as they give...
Blitzboks looking to finish World Series strong
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is no doubt that a core of experienced Blitzboks available for the final two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has boosted the confidence of the squad, players and management alike. The...
England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...
Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a squad that feature five players...
England Women New Coaching Set Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell to be appointed England Women’s Head Coach, New Red Roses coaching roles for Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows The RFU is delighted to announce that John Mitchell will be appointed...
James Ryan Extends IRFU Contract to 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s James Ryan has signed a two-year IRFU contract extension up to the end of the 2024/25 season. Ryan has become a central figure in the Ireland squad’s leadership group in recent...
New Zealand win in Singapore, book Olympic ticket
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens backed up victory in Hong Kong last weekend with their fourth tournament title of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023. New Zealand won the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and qualified...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Seven things we learned from the Hong Kong Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory was made at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 as New Zealand became the first-ever women’s champions of an World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns...
