U20 World Championship expands with Georgia hosting in 2026
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026 with 16 teams to contest the prestigious age-grade tournament. It will be the second time that...
Lions Battle Stats | Tackle Warriors
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby is as much about keeping the opposition out as it is scoring points. Defence has become increasingly more important and made more complicated for opposition by the different systems and styles...
New Zealand 43-17 France: Improved All Blacks clinch series win with rout
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor and Ardie Savea led an improved New Zealand display as they wrapped up their series with France after a convincing 43-17 victory at the Sky Stadium. Taylor scored two tries...
Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWillie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look...
Springbok Player Ratings
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks returned to test rugby with a dominant 42-24 win over Italy in Pretoria earlier today. Scrum-half Morne van den Berg was crowned man of the match thanks to his 2 tries. Take a look at the...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse...
Champions Cup Head to Head | Smith v Jalibert
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the tournaments most exciting 10's do battle in the Champions Cup Final as Fin Smith and Matthieu Jalibert do battle when Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Begles clash in Cardiff. Fin...
Unbelievable Farrell flying high after superb season
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyYou only need to take a look at the BKT URC stats to see just what an outstanding first season Tom Farrell has had for Munster Rugby. The figures really speak for themselves. Tries -...
Change in Japan's League One Eligibility Rules
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChief operating officer Hajime Shoji says Japan Rugby League One remains ‘open for business' as a premier destination for international players after this week’s adjustment around it’s...
