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Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead 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...

Zac Ward to join Ulster Senior Men’s team on a trial basis

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The province can confirm that Ireland Sevens player, Zac Ward, will join the Senior Men’s squad for an extended trial until the Autumn international window. The 25-year-old Ballynahinch...

Barbarian bonanza for Springbok Women in Cape Town

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spectators to the sold-out Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town have received a bonus with the confirmation of a curtain-raiser between the Springbok...

Stars of rugby sevens set to return as HSBC SVNS 2025 events confirmed

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Stars of Paris 2024 Olympics set to shine again in HSBC SVNS 2025 - rugby sevens’ annual global Series Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver and Hong Kong confirmed as host destinations with...

Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Europe has confirmed the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia in 2027. 24 teams will take part in the next Rugby World Cup, meaning four teams...

Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against...

Men's World Cup Format Change

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...

What seems to have gone wrong for the All Blacks

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks might want to look at making a changes at fly-half after their loss to Argentina. New Zealand struggled to establish control of the game, especially in the latter stages, as they were stunned...

Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV 2024 and warm-up matches

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Match official appointed for first two rounds of WXV action on three continents in September and October A total of 18 match official representing 11 nations will take charge of matches Ten officials...

Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...