WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams. England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...
TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...
World Rugby confirms new international men’s competition to launch in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new annual men’s 15s competition involving Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA will launch in 2024, reaffirming World Rugby’s commitment to increasing global competitiveness on the...
Historic rugby calendar reform to supercharge reach and competitiveness
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty...
Spain, USA, Canada and Brazil set to play La Vila International Rugby Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn partnership with the Federacion Espanola de Rugby and World Rugby, the Spanish town of Villajoyosa is set to host home nation Spain, North American rugby giants USA and Canada and growing South American...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the opening round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand and the second round of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. World Rugby has published the ranking...
WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...
Spain, USA, Canada and Brazil set to play La Vila International Rugby Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn partnership with the Federación Española de Rugby and World Rugby, the Spanish town of Villajoyosa is set to host home nation Spain, North American rugby giants USA and Canada and growing...
WXV 1 teams welcomed to Wellington ahead of opening weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world’s leading women’s rugby players were officially welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand today for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, set to kick off in Wellington this weekend. Players from...
Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...
