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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...

England u20's end eight-year wait for title

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ended France's dominance of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a 25-13 victory in Friday's final at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It was England's first title since 2016 and their fourth overall,...

Junior Boks end Championship on positive note

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his players’ dedication and character as they beat Wales to finish their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a positive note in Cape Town...

Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...

Moerat delighted to lead SA against Portugal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Salmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya...

Spain U20 beat Fiji U20 in thriller

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Last year’s U20 Trophy winners Spain scored in sudden-death extra-time to break Fijian hearts and guarantee their place in the 2025 U20 Championship in a dramatic opener to the final day of the tournament. With...

Reds Edged By Wales 36-35 in Thriller

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy broke his 2024 try drought in spectacular fashion yet Wales still found a last-gasp escape at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday night.The underdog Reds were pipped...

Cardiff snap up Aled Davies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff are thrilled to have secured the services of Aled Davies, bringing the international scrum-half back to Wales on a long-term contract.  The 31-year-old has spent the past four seasons at...

Aled Davies departs Saracens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

SARACENS CAN TODAY REVEAL THAT ALED DAVIES HAS LEFT THE CLUB FOR A NEW CHALLENGE. The scrum-half, who made 77 appearances for Saracens has returned home to his native Wales which means he will be closer...

Match Preview: All Blacks v Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks and Fiji are set to break new ground with a historic Test match at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, USA. Tests Played: 7 Won: All Blacks 7 Last time: 60-13, 17 July 2021,...