Star performances and surprise results at HSBC SVNS in LA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpain reach first ever men’s HSBC SVNS semi-final as part of an all European line-up which sees France v Ireland and Spain v Great Britain. Women’s quarter-finals are France v Canada, New...
Italian rugby clearly benefitting from URC exposure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton currently sit second on the United Rugby Championship table. Springbok legend Jean de Villiers believes it’s no coincidence that the rise in Benetton Rugby’s performances in...
Captains create street art ahead of HSBC SVNS in Los Angeles
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe captains of the 12 men's and women's teams left their mark on LA by creating a piece of street art ahead of the fifth round of the HSBC SVNS on 1-3 March Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC...
WXV 2024 heads to Canada, South Africa and Dubai as qualification for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 intensifies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returns in September and October with Canada, South Africa and Dubai hosting the best of the best in women’s international rugby. With the added excitement of six Women’s Rugby World Cup...
Six Dragons called up for Wales U18 double-header
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySIX Dragons youngsters will feature in a double-header for Wales Under-18s against Scotland in Ystrad Mynach on Sunday. There will be a fixture between the development teams at 12.30pm before...
Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...
On This Day: North and Biggar send Wales top as French Grand-Slam hopes end
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the 6 Nations 2016. Wales ended France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam and went top of the standings at least temporarily with a gritty 19-10 victory at the Principality...
Argentina And New Zealand Win HSBC SVNS In Vancouver
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina win third consecutive men’s title with 36-12 victory over New Zealand, while France win bronze. New Zealand beat France 35-19 to claim women’s gold as hosts Canada claim bronze Argentina...
Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille. Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register...
