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Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday.   Elton...

Captain Cane returns, uncapped lock Josh Lord called up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taranaki and Chiefs lock Josh Lord has been called into the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe.   20-year-old Lord, together with All Blacks Sam Cane, Samuel Whitelock,...

Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...

Clean slate for Blitzboks op day one in Edmonton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team topped Pool A after the opening day of the HSBC Canada Sevens at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, with commanding wins over Mexico, Hong Kong and Canada.   South...

Ford shines as Leicester power past Exeter

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tigers delighted their fans yesterday by igniting their 2021-22 campaign with a victory over competition giants, Exeter.    Leicester were beautifully managed by flyhalf George...

England to bid for 2031 World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Guardian has reported that England will take a run at the 2031 World Cup.   The Rugby Football Union has confirmed its intention to bid to host the 2031 World Cup as part of a long-term...

Latest World Rankings: Australia & USA climb

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies defeated the World Cup champions, South Africa, in a fairytale finish, to secure their first win of the Rugby Championship.   Quade Cooper secured 23 of Australia's 28 points,...

HIGHLIGHTS: USA v Canada

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA one step closer to 2023 World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a shock loss to Canada last week, the USA consolidated and put Canada to the sword 38-16 yesterday.    USA flanker Hanco Germishuys was immense and scored a hat-trick for...