Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off on Friday, 23 August. Run by World Rugby in partnership with the participating...
Harlequins Sign Welsh Prop Wyn Jones
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have bolstered their front-row stocks with the signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Wyn Jones. The loosehead, who has 48 Test caps for Wales and one cap for the British...
History Made By Reds' women in Tonga
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA superb two-try performance from centre Mel Wilks highlighted the Queensland Reds’ historic meeting with Tonga in Nuku’alofa today.The first match abroad in the 28-year history of the Reds’...
Wallabies name team to welcome Georgia
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt is confident the refreshed side can deliver success as he tests his depth against Georgia. Schmidt has made ten changes to the starting side that defeated Wales last week for...
A quick look: Japan vs Italy
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly 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...
Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe 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...
Match Report | Italy 36-14 Tonga
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly posted an emphatic 36-14 win over Tonga in Nuku'alofa on Friday as the Azzurri bounced back from a shock defeat to Samoa on their Pacific tour. Fly-half Paolo Garbisi helped seal the win...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
