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Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Switzerland 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...

Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations.   England and France remain in...

Seven things we learned from the Hong Kong Sevens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

History was made at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 as New Zealand became the first-ever women’s champions of an World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong.   The Black Ferns...

Champions Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches.   QUARTER-FINALS(Pool...

EPCR Challenge Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR is pleased to announce the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage.   QUARTER-FINALS(Pool stage rankings in brackets – all kick-offs...

Champions Cup Preview: La Rochelle Vs Gloucester Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Champions Cup holders Stade Rochelais, unbeaten in the competition since their 2021 final loss to Stade Toulousain, look to extend that sequence to 14 matches when they host Gloucester Rugby in the Round...

Women's Six Nations Preview: England v Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will look to make it two wins from two 2023 Women’s Six Nations games when they host Italy at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday.  The Red Roses stormed to a 74-0 win against...

The Wallabies and Brumbies re-sign Len Ikitau

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are excited to announce centre Len Ikitau has committed his future to Australian Rugby, inking a new deal until the end of 2025.  Wallaby...

What are the teams for Ireland v France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland host France in Round 2 of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations at Musgrave Park with a point to prove after a 31-5 defeat to Wales in the opening match of the Championship.   Nichola Fryday’s...

Ireland Women Team to Face France at Musgrave Park

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations clash against France at Musgrave Park (Kick-off 3.15pm, live on Virgin Media One and BBC...