New Zealand Rugby announces All Blacks home Tests in Auckland and Dunedin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will play two Tests on home turf this year against South Africa in Auckland and Australia in Dunedin. The Rugby Championship 2023 schedule will see the All Blacks play South...
Scotland equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have moved above England and into fifth place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-23 win at Twickenham on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe’s brilliant brace...
Six Nations: Five things we learned from Italy vs France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly and France played out a classic in Rome, and while the Grand Slam champions came away with five points, the Azzurri may be more positive heading into round two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. In...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 18: Most successful coaches of the Super 14 era
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore its expansion, the Super Rugby was called the Super 14 between 2006-2010, consisting of 14 teams. Following Super 12's success (1996-2005), the teams were under pressure to put a skillful leader...
France hang on after a thriller in Rome
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions France got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a bonus-point-winning start with a 29-24 win over Italy but they were given an almighty scare along the way.Leading 19-6 midway...
World Ranking Permutations for the 1st Round of 6 Nations/Rugby Europe
3 years ago by World RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the men's Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2023 this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland are...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 22: Players with the Most Super Rugby Appearances
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly the best players have the coaches confidence in taking the field a number of times due to their talent and reliability. Here's a list of the top ten players to have been called up the most in Super...
'We've got to win the World Cup!' | Eddie Jones targets title in Australia return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly appointed Wallabies coach Eddie Jones told reporters on Tuesday (January 31) his main goal is to install "pride" back into the Australian side while targeting World Cup glory in France this year....
Springboks’ 2023 fixture list locked in
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match...
Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993. 1996 Blues The...
