New Zealand v Canada | A look ahead of the semi-final
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns, six-time Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, face Canada in the semi-final in Bristol on 19 September 2025. New Zealand advanced with a convincing 46-17 win over South Africa...
USA qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after victory in Denver
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after defeating Samoa 29-13 in the fifth-place play-off of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 on Sunday, 14 September, in Denver,...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, hosts three matches this weekend, as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals Series gets under way. Samoa and USA kick off what is set...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Australia reaction (head coach Yapp, captain Palu)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Australia captain SiokapesiPalu and head coach Jo Yapp after they were defeated 46-5 by Canada in the quarter-final at Ashton Gate on Saturday Siokapesi Palu, captain On the match:"I've...
Lisa Cockburn calls time on rugby career
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international Lisa Cockburn has today announced her retirement from both international and club rugby following the conclusion of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Cockburn...
Lee Blackett joins England Men’s coaching team
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has announced a restructuring of his England men’s coaching team ahead of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series, including the appointment of Lee Blackett as attack coach, and a new role...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 13-14 September, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for matches in The Rugby Championship 2025 and the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa...
PREM Rugby strikes three-year deal with FloSports to become official US broadcaster
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPREM Rugby strikes three-year deal with FloSports to become official US broadcaster Fans of PREM Rugby in the USA will be able to watch the Gallagher PREM on sports streaming giant FloSports, with...
South Africa Slide as Rankings Shake Up
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest world rugby rankings have delivered big changes in both the men’s and women’s game. South Africa’s fall in the men’s standings is the headline, while in the women’s...
Independent disciplinary update: Taleni Sua (Samoa)
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has convened to consider a sanction for Taleni Sua (Samoa) as a result of the red card issued during the Samoa v Fiji match in their Asahi Super Dry Pacific...
