Springboks to prepare for the next World Cup in Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
Sensational Fiji claim Singapore Rugby Sevens title on Series return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic champions Fiji overcome New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title Australia beat Ireland 21-19 to clinch bronze medal and remain in contention for...
Singapore set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA’s Perry Baker scores last gasp try to bring South Africa’s incredible 36 match winning streak to an end Australia, New Zealand and the USA top their pools with perfect win records on...
World Rugby to examine potential breach of World Rugby Regulation 8 by Spain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby are convening an independent committee to examine whether Spain have breached player eligibility rules during the Rugby Europe Championship. In a statement, World Rugby wrote: "World...
Wales back in Top 10 of World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance 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...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland overtake England, Wales fall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have moved up to fourth place in the overall World Rugby rankings following the action in the penultimate round of the Six Nations. England put up an incredible fight a man down after...