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Italy Men's World Cup Format Change
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 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...
Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV 2024 and warm-up matches
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch 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...
Waratahs add to their coaching group as Mike Catt among new faces
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Dan McKellar joining the club as Head Coach for the next three years, he will be ably supported by new assistant coaches Mike Catt OBE, Dan Palmer, and Lachlan McCaffrey. Catt OBE, who played 75...
Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
A quick look: Japan vs Italy
1 month 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...
Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
1 month 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...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 month 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...
A head to head look at Argentina vs France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...
