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Wales back in Top 10 of World Rugby Women’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women's win against Ireland on Saturday has lifted the Welsh back into the Top 10 of the World Rugby Women’s Rankings at the expense of Spain, while the loss of 1.85 points drops...

Antoine Dupont named 2022 Six Nations Player of the Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont has been crowned the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship after leading France to the Grand Slam.     The scrum-half became the first Frenchman...

The impact the 50:22 law had in its debut Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations saw the 50:22 law debut in the Northern Hemisphere's premier test Championship.    The law has been globally trialled since July last year in the hope that...

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...

Pundits pull no punches as England complete unsuccessful campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Despite winning just two of their five fixtures, voices at the top of the RFU claim England are on the path of progress as the 2023 World Cup looms. However, many big names in the game are not convinced....

Jones calls for England fans to maintain faith after disappointing Six Nations campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has called upon fans to maintain faith in the team's development after a disappointing Six Nations campaign ended with a 25-13 loss to France.     Saturday's...

Eddie Jones assured of 'full support' from RFU after England's Six Nations struggle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has been assured his job as England head coach is safe for now.     A disappointing Six Nations performance does not appear to have substantially altered the Rugby Football Union's...

Six Nations: 'I obviously haven’t done a good enough job', says Eddie Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones conceded he had not "done a good enough job" after his side suffered a 25-13 loss to France, who secured a long-awaited Six Nations title and Grand Slam on Saturday.     A...

Lawes proud but disappointed after England fall to Grand Slam winners France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England could only watch on as France claimed the Grand Slam on Sunday, but captain Courtney Lawes could not fault his side's efforts.     England captain Courtney Lawes was left with contrasting...