Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...
England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand. England...
Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...
WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe 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...
WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...
WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds
1 year agoFrance have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...
France make one change to their starting XV to face New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Thomas Darracq has named his team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Park on 5 November. Darracq has made one personnel and one positional change...
Seven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre, including hooker Agathe Sochat who will win her 40th cap in Whangārei on 29 October. France...
All the lineups for Saturday's 2021 Rugby World Cup action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the teams for Saturday's round two action at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES Scotland v Australia Scotland coach Bryan...
France score six tries in World Cup opener against South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got their Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C campaign off to a winning start with a 40-5 bonus point victory over South Africa at Eden Park in Auckland. These two countries were handed...