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Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...

The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success

1 year ago by Jonny McCormick

After back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...

MATCH REPORT | Gloucester Rugby 26-35 Saracens Men

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens Men made the perfect start to the new Gallagher Premiership season, as they rampaged their way to a 35-26 bonus-point victory over Gloucester Rugby. The Men in Black kicked off the new era in...

Saracens start the season with a win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

SARACENS MEN MADE THE PERFECT START TO THE NEW GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP SEASON, AS THEY RAMPAGED THEIR WAY TO A 35-26 BONUS-POINT VICTORY OVER GLOUCESTER RUGBY. The Men in Black kicked off the new era...

All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in PNC final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan claimed the remaining open Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 final slot in emphatic style after beating Samoa in an exhibition of running, attacking rugby. The host side scored six tries...

Wellington edge Otago in Thriller

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Otago's put in their best effort the season agianst Wellington in their NPCclash earlier today, however the vistors prevailed securing 32-28 victory in a thriller at Forsyth Barr Stadium, and effort that...

Reihana commits to the Crusaders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...

NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...

Never-say-die Boks fight back to beat NZ in Jozi

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks played catch-up rugby for most of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship epic against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, but came through at the end for the more than 60...