RWC2025 pool permutations ahead of matches on Sunday, 31 August
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one round of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 pool phase still to play, only three teams – England, Canada and Scotland – have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals. Five...
Three teams through to Women's RWC 2025 quarter-finals
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts England, Canada and Scotland are confirmed as qualified for the quarter-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. At the end of a dramatic day of action, three teams - hosts England, Canada...
RWC2025 | New Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby and reflects on her team's opening win over Spain ahead of the Black Ferns' Pool C match against Japan at Sandy Park on Sunday. Maia Roos On...
RWC2025 | Japan squad update: Nishi replaces Matsuda
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have confirmed that Arisa Nishi has replaced full-back Rinka Matsuda for the remainder of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Matsuda did not feature in Japan's opening match against Ireland.
Japan assistant coach Ollie Richardson looks ahead to Sunday's Pool C match against New Zealand
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan assistant coach Ollie Richardson looks ahead to Sunday's Pool C match against New Zealand at Sandy Park on the second weekend of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Ollie Richardson, assistant coach On...
Canada fall 57-15 to Japan in Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada’s Men’s Rugby Team held their own for 50 minutes in Sendai, but a late surge from Japan saw the Brave Blossoms pull away for a 57-15 victory in Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup pool...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Round 2 Preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into Round 2 of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, we analyse all the fixtures, with a special eye on the crunch ties in each pool. The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicked off with a bang in Sunderland...
Wallabies updated squad for Argentina Tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies coaches have confirmed an updated 36-player squad for the upcoming Tests against Argentina as part of the 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship. The group is mostly consistent from the one...
Canada names traveling squad for Japan test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada have declared a 28-man traveling squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup test against Japan in Sendai this coming Saturday, as confirmed by Japan Rugby. Having defeated the USA in convincing...
Graham Rowntree Appointed Head Coach at Urayasu D-Rocks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree, the former Munster head coach who guided the province to a United Rugby Championship title in 2023, has been named the new head coach of Japan Rugby League One side Urayasu D-Rocks. Rowntree's...
