Italy

Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season.   The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...

Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour.   Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...

Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...

Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...

Three changes as Leo Cullen names side to face Munster at Croke Park

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster Rugby in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Croke Park (KO: 5.45pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier...

Six changes for the Stormers

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in...

World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend.  Permutation highlights: France will...