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World Rugby to examine potential breach of World Rugby Regulation 8 by Spain

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby are convening an independent committee to examine whether Spain have breached player eligibility rules during the Rugby Europe Championship.     In a statement, World Rugby wrote:      "World...

France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland overtake England, Wales fall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have moved up to fourth place in the overall World Rugby rankings following the action in the penultimate round of the Six Nations.   England put up an incredible fight a man down after...

Spain Qualify for RWC 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Leones will make the short trip to France for Rugby World Cup 2023 as the Europe 2 qualifier following a 33-28 defeat of Portugal in Madrid on Sunday. Victory at Estadio Nacional Universidad ensures...

CONFRIMED: Cheika named Argentina's new head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have confirmed that Michael Cheika will assume responsibility as head coach of the team until the end of the Rugby World Cup 2023.     ¡Bienvenido, Michael! Cheika estuvo...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place.     Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...

Georgia qualify for RWC 2023 after World Rugby confirm the implications of Russia’s suspension

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following World Rugby’s suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions, the Rugby World Cup Board has confirmed the resulting implications for the European...

Nations Championship interest renewed, SA Rugby commits to SANZAAR partnership

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR has announced that South Africa will continue to play in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept.   South Africa's...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England.   Ireland have...