Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing...
Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...
Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
New visual identity revealed as Rugby World Cup embraces exciting future and rugby’s unique energy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith bold ambitions, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has officially become the current Rugby World Cup host and is already cementing its status as an event of firsts. The first Rugby World Cup under...
Rugby World Cup 2023 will leave a legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the 10th edition concluded in style with an historic fourth title clinched by South Africa, Rugby World Cup 2023 has set new standards on and off the pitch for the men’s showcase events leaving...
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks. Here Ultimate Rugby examines five talking points arising from the tournament hosted by France. BOX...
All Blacks drop to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe run through all the changes following South Africa’s 12-11 victory in the final of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 plus round-up the results from the latest round of matches in the Rugby Europe...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
World Rugby Awards - Pienaar (RSA) and Eales (AUS) on Siya Kolisi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancois Pienaar, 1995 Rugby World Cup winning captain (South Africa) On Siya Kolisi and South Africa's RWC 2023 victory "Unbelievable. Siya is such an incredible human being and he has taken these opportunities...
