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Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.     Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...

New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...

Scotland equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland have moved above England and into fifth place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-23 win at Twickenham on Saturday.   Duhan van der Merwe’s brilliant brace...

Six Nations: Five things we learned from Italy vs France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy and France played out a classic in Rome, and while the Grand Slam champions came away with five points, the Azzurri may be more positive heading into round two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations.   In...

World Ranking Permutations for the 1st Round of 6 Nations/Rugby Europe

1 year ago by World Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the men's Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2023 this weekend.  Permutation highlights: Ireland are...

Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...

Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...

New Zealand Sevens draw announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pivotal pool matches await the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens teams on day one of the hotly anticipated and final HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on January 21-22.     The last...

Wallaby attack coach resigns

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an unexpected development, Wallaby attack coach Scott Wisemantel has elected to resign from his position.   It is a significant loss for Dave Rennie and co. as Wisemantel boasts a wealth of experience,...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...