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Spain lose appeal against disqualification from 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain's appeal over their disqualification from the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been dismissed, with Romania taking their place in next year's tournament.     Los Leones booked a place in the...

World Rugby upholds Spain's disqualification, Romania qualify

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby have confirmed that Spain's appeal against their disqualification from next year's Rugby World Cup has been dismissed.   Spain were found guilty of fielding an ineligible...

Rugby legends scoring their final try at the Rugby World Cup!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some of these rugby legends had unbelievable Rugby World Cup careers, and created some of the moment memorable moments and tries during their playing careers.   Here are the final tries for some...

Spain to appeal independent judicial committee decision

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have lodged an appeal against the independent Judicial Committee’s decision in respect of a breach of the World Rugby eligibility regulation in the context of Europe region Rugby World Cup...

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka.     The tournament...

World Rugby moves to aid the flow of the game by trialing limits on non-playing personnel

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Council has approved a global trial limiting the opportunity for non-playing personnel to enter the field of play during a match. Operational for all competitions and stand-alone matches...

Ireland confirm November Tests

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...

"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later.     Spain had qualified for the Rugby...

Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...