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Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. At 54, Robinson becomes...

Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...

Los Pumas change 3 for trip to Dublin

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The massive victory against Italy by 50-18 last week in Udine is now behind them and Los Pumas have already turned the page in view of the next great challenge that lies ahead: Ireland on their home soil....

Ireland ready to respond after 'honest' New Zealand chat, says Hansen

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mack Hansen has backed Ireland to bounce back from their 23-13 defeat to New Zealand that saw their 19-game home winning streak come to an end. The loss also saw Ireland tumble from atop the world...

World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...

Wales fall just short as Fijians celebrate famous win

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long wait for a first Test win since 7 October 2023 continues for Wales after Fiji notched a famous first win on Welsh soil with a thrilling 24-19 triumph at Principality Stadium.   New...

Match Day Programme: Ireland vs New Zealand

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Ireland vs New Zealand  Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland Kickoff Time: 20:10 (GMT) Referee: Nic Berry   Head-to-head Played: Played: 37 New Zealand Wins:...

Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...

Farrell Names Ireland Team For Autumn Nations Series Opener Against New Zealand

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday’s opening Autumn Nations Series clash against New Zealand at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm). Caelan...