Major World Ranking Movements On The Cards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor several teams, the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins for real this weekend as they take to the pitch for the first of their warm-up fixtures. Scotland and Italy were the first European teams...
All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...
Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV. While...
England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The former Leicester...
Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...
SLAR to transform into Super Rugby Americas
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuperliga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) is set to become Super Rugby Americas. The league will feature the following teams: Pampas XV (Argentina) Dogos de Cordoba (Argentina) Selknam...
American Raptors Rugby Joining New Competition in 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe American Raptors are excited to announce joining the revamped Super Rugby Americas. Formerly known as SLAR, this new competition will include: A competition between teams in North and South...
World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series coming to South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDetails of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 have been announced with a pair of three-day combined men’s and women’s events taking place at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch...
