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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...

Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...

Match Preview: All Blacks v Fiji

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks and Fiji are set to break new ground with a historic Test match at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, USA. Tests Played: 7 Won: All Blacks 7 Last time: 60-13, 17 July 2021,...

Scotland crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 champions

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Triumphant Scotland captain Liam McConnell held aloft the World Rugby U20 Trophy at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday after a 48-10 victory over USA in the final secured promotion to the World Rugby...

A quick look: Japan vs Italy

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy and Japan are set to clash in an epic internatioanl friendly over the weekend. The Italians are coming off an energising 36-14 victory against Tonga, having lost 33-35 to Samoa the previous week.  Meanwhile...

Soyizwapi: We give ourselves a chance to medal

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification...

Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...

Rhys Patchell signs for the Green Rockets in Japan

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan. The 31-year-old spent the 2024 Super Rugby season with Highlanders in New Zealand but will now link up with former Wales...

Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...

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...