WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
Breach Hat-Trick subdues the Black Ferns
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland women are unbeaten in the WXV1 after wins over the USA and now the Balck Ferns. They have bagged 18 tries in the two games with a second week in a row nine try route. The Black Ferns scored a late...
Black Ferns named for England challenge
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play England in their second Test of the WXV1 Tournament at Langley Events Centre in Langley.Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 7 October,...
Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
Red Roses side to play the USA in the opening WXV fixture
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Matthews will captain her country for the first time when the Red Roses take on USA in their WXV 1 opener at BC Place on Sunday 29 September (KO 8.30 pm BST). The No 8, who...
Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...
Garden-Bachop joins Moana Pasifika
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika announced the signing of exciting fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season. Garden-Bachop was born in Dunedin and raised in Wellington. He is of Māori, Samoan, French Polynesian...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
SA Rugby adds coaching experience to emulate Bok success
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed key changes to the coaching line-up of its national teams in a bid to emulate the success enjoyed by the Springboks. Experienced former Springbok coaching consultant Swys de Bruin...
