Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Hong Kong China Rugby China qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHong Kong China Men’s 15s overcame Korea 70-22 in Incheon this afternoon, and in doing so lifted the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship Trophy for a sixth consecutive time. More...
KLA returns to the Bulls
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProlific wing Kurt-Lee Arendse will be returning to the Vodacom Bulls following the Springboks’ final Rugby Championship match in late August.Arendse had recently been on sabbatical while playing...
Dewi Lake on the Japan loss
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have lost 18 test in a row, a tier one nation record. Eddie Jones out thought the 6 Nations side with some great tactics but none more visible than the Japanese picking up the tempo in very hot and...
Wales let 12 point lead slip in Japan
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales let a 12 point lead slip in extreme heat at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu as they failed to bring an end to their losing run as they went down to a 24-19 defeat to Japan. It was an 18th successive...
Wales' winless run rolls on but Scotland triumph in New Zealand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' long winless run stretched on after Japan scored late on to claim a 24-19 victory in Kitakyushu. It looked as though Wales might claim their first Test victory since 2023 when they led...
Kellaway, Tupou Feature in NSW Waratahs Team to Play British & Irish Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the NSW Waratahs side to play the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday night. Tupou, who will start at tight head prop, and Kellaway,...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Debreczeni and O'Donnell to leave Brumbies after Lions clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies fly half Jack Debreczeni and wing Ben O’Donnell will depart the club after next Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions.The pair are available for the Lions...
