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Spain, USA, Canada and Brazil set to play La Vila International Rugby Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In partnership with the Federacion Espanola de Rugby and World Rugby, the Spanish town of Villajoyosa is set to host home nation Spain, North American rugby giants USA and Canada and growing South American...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the permutations for the opening round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand and the second round of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. World Rugby has published the ranking...

WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...

Spain, USA, Canada and Brazil set to play La Vila International Rugby Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In partnership with the Federación Española de Rugby and World Rugby, the Spanish town of Villajoyosa is set to host home nation Spain, North American rugby giants USA and Canada and growing...

WXV 1 teams welcomed to Wellington ahead of opening weekend

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The world’s leading women’s rugby players were officially welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand today for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, set to kick off in Wellington this weekend. Players from...

Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Keith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...

Gardner and O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-finals

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Angus Gardner will take charge of the Argentina v New Zealand RWC 2023 semi-final on Friday with Ben O'Keeffe in the middle for the England v South Africa encounter the next day.   World Rugby has...

Teams ready to push women’s game forward in South Africa and UAE

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’s rugby is ready to take its “biggest step forward” this weekend as the inaugural WXV 2 and WXV 3 tournaments get underway in Stellenbosch and Dubai. It is hoped that WXV, World...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...

Match Preview: Tonga v Romania

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that there’s nothing to play for in the penultimate match of the pool phase.  No, Pool B opponents Tonga and Romania haven’t won a match at Rugby...