Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s squad named for summer tests in Edmonton
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMonday July 7, 2025 (Edmonton, AB) - Thirty-three players have been named to Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s squad by Head Coach Stephen Meehan for July’s test matches in Edmonton....
McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...
Bemand Names Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Preparation Squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has today named a 37-player Ireland Women’s preparation squad ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England later this summer. The...
First Nations & Pasifika XV coaching staff confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is delighted to announce the coaching staff for the historic First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the British and Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on...
Black Ferns named in must-win match against USA
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyImage placeholder Black Ferns named in must-win match against USABlack Ferns selectors have named four debutants to play in a must-win clash against USA this Saturday, their last game of the Pacific Four...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Pacific Four Series 2025 and Rugby Europe Women's Conference 2024-25 matches. Permutation highlights: New Zealand cannot improve...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...
NZ and SA crowned SVNS 2025 Champions in LA
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand women and South Africa men win thrilling HSBC SVNS World Championship 2025 in Los Angeles Olympic champions New Zealand show class to beat Australia 31-7 in women’s final South Africa...
Riki Flutey joins the Black Ferns
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced the addition of Māori All Blacks and British and Irish Lions international Riki Flutey to the Black Ferns coaching group. Flutey has been appointed as Black Ferns...