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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...

A head to head look at Argentina vs France

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today.  After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...

Joe Schmidt names his team for the second test

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury. Wright was coach Joe Schmidt's surprise...

Wales announces their team to Australia

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland, has named his team for the second test of the tour which will be held at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday the 13th of July.  There are four changes – including...

Aaron Wainwright fitness doubt as Wales bid to end Test misery

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wainwright, who won his 50th cap when Wales went down to a 25-16 defeat in the series opener last weekend, suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing stages. Wales are sweating on the...

Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.   Specman,...

Force thank departing Kaitu'u, Kalapu and Foliaki for service

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force released Feleti Kaitu’u, Nikolai Foliaki and Felix Kalapu for their service following the conclusion of their contracts. Kaitu’u departs the Force having captained the side...

World Rugby U20 Championship Statement – Match Day 3

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Due to heavy rainfall in the Cape Town region on Tuesday 9 July, the pitch at Athlone Stadium has been assessed in partnership with organisers and match officials and currently declared not safe to play....

Wales Injury update

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales are sweating on the fitness of number eight Aaron Wainwright for Saturday’s second Test against Australia in Melbourne. Wainwright suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing...

Wales crash of top 10 amid loss, while Fiji climb back in

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A bumper weekend of international rugby has led to multiple changes to the World Rugby Men's Rankings, including Wales dropping out of the top 10 for the first time in history. Fiji have replaced them...