WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
Breach Hat-Trick subdues the Black Ferns
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland women are unbeaten in the WXV1 after wins over the USA and now the Balck Ferns. They have bagged 18 tries in the two games with a second week in a row nine try route. The Black Ferns scored a late...
Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...
Powerful Puma Lock Molina Signs for Chiefs
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have recruited the talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season. The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Red Roses side to play the USA in the opening WXV fixture
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Matthews will captain her country for the first time when the Red Roses take on USA in their WXV 1 opener at BC Place on Sunday 29 September (KO 8.30 pm BST). The No 8, who...
Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...
Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...
Springboks have arrived in Argentina ready for the week ahead
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks arrived in Argentina late on Saturday night in good spirits and had a good night’s rest and full recovery day on Sunday ahead of their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
