Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...
All Blacks XV to play two matches in Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV will play two matches in Japan against the Japan XV in Tokyo and Japan's National Team, the Brave Blossoms in Kumamoto this July, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Japan Rugby Football Union...
David Ribbans signs three-year deal with Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract. English-qualified lock David Ribbans joined Saints from South African outfit...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 2: One to Watch | Rory Scott
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is plenty of exciting talent within the Australian clubs ready to step up as we head into the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. Rugby.com.au sits down with Brumbies flanker Rory Scott. Scott...
Javan Sebastian to join Edinburgh next season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJavan Sebastian is to join Edinburgh Rugby for next season, the Scarlets can confirm. The 28-year-old tight-head prop has played 64 games for the Scarlets over two spells, sandwiching a season...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Blade Thomson to retire from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlade Thomson has announced he is to retire from rugby. The 32-year-old back-rower is to hang up his boots following a head injury. Signed from the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2018,...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 8: Teams who've won the most matches
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the teams who've won the most matches in Super Rugby. Crusaders (276 wins) Unsurprisingly, the Crusaders have won the most matches in Super Rugby, having also...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 10: Top 10 most losses in a regular season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2010 and 2019, there was a curse looming in Super Rugby that saw teams lose as much as 14 matches out of 16. We take a look at the top 10 most losses in a regular season. Sunwolves...
