Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...
North to retire from international rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on...
Crusaders Three Debutants Named for Drua Clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders head to Fiji this week to take on the Drua. It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2024. Let’s go. Both the Drua and the Crusaders...
Onisi Ratave remains a Benetton Lion
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby locks down its left wing for another two years. The green and white franchise is pleased to announce the contract renewal of Onisi Ratave until 30 June 2026 . The Fijian...
Star performances and surprise results at HSBC SVNS in LA
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpain reach first ever men’s HSBC SVNS semi-final as part of an all European line-up which sees France v Ireland and Spain v Great Britain. Women’s quarter-finals are France v Canada, New...
Captains create street art ahead of HSBC SVNS in Los Angeles
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe captains of the 12 men's and women's teams left their mark on LA by creating a piece of street art ahead of the fifth round of the HSBC SVNS on 1-3 March Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC...
Jaguares set for early return to Super Rugby if Rebels fall over
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix months after Argentina rugby president Gabriel Travelaglini revealed the Jaguares had been invited to return to Super Rugby in 2026, Super Rugby officials could catapult the South Americans back into...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024 set to level up global competitiveness as new brand, format and fixtures are announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the vibrant new brand, format and fixtures for the reimagined Pacific Nations Cup, a six-team annual competition featuring Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and USA designed...
Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...
