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Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

Finn Russell back in the Scotland squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell has been summoned by Scotland boss Gregor Townsend after an injury to Adam Hastings.   Many were left scratching their heads after Russell was originally left out of the Scottish Autumn...

Foster calls on TJ Perenara ahead of Scotland clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black boss Ian Foster has called on the services of seasoned veteran scrumhalf TJ Perenara ahead of this weekend’s clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.   Perenara, 30, was part of the New...

Jones' England 'not good enough' as Argentina claim prized Twickenham win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones said his team were "not good enough" and captain Owen Farrell raised discipline worries after a surprising 30-29 defeat to Argentina at Twickenham.   In front of an 80,000...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...

Australia break Fiji hearts to win Hong Kong Sevens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown and bring to an end Fiji’s dominance that had seen them take the last five titles in Hong Kong. A...