World Rugby considers plans to host a World Cup every two years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is exploring the idea of hosting a Rugby World Cup every two years. Chief executive of World Rugby, Alan Gilpin, told the Telegraph the radical move is “being considered”. They...
All Blacks edge closer to Springboks at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have cut South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings by just over one rating point after completing a clean sweep of Bledisloe Cup victories...
All Blacks coach Foster re-signs until end of 2023 Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the announcement on Tuesday after Foster replaced Steve...
Latest World Rankings: Wales Fall, Argentina Rise
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the weekend's test action, Wales have fallen to ninth on the World Rugby Rankings with Argentina moving into their highest position since June 2016. Los Pumas' 33-11 in Cardiff...
Samoa seal Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification with play-off win over Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa secured Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification with a 37-15 defeat of Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday. Holding a healthy 42-13 advantage from the first leg in Auckland last...
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu wants to make nation smile in RWC 2023 qualifier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the first leg of the Oceania 1 play-off against Samoa, Rugby World Cup caught up with Kefu to discuss his team’s preparations for RWC 2023 qualification. Toutai Kefu hopes...
Wales team to face Canada
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Wayne Pivac has named a squad of 23 players, including 8 from Welsh club Dragons, to face Canada on Saturday. Fullback Leigh Halfpenny edges ever closer to his 100th cap...
USA forced into changes with MacGinty and Lamositele sidelined
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA head coach Gary Gold has confirmed changes for the USA Men’s XVs National Team’s tests against England and Ireland. With AJ MacGinty out, Bryce Campbell has been named...
USA accepted as bid candidate to host RWC 2027, 2029 and/or 2031
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United States has been formally accepted as a candidate to host one or more of the upcoming Rugby World Cup events in 2027, 2029 and/or 2031. Subsequently, the United States will move...
RWC 2021: Full match schedule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...
