Red Roses side to play the USA in the opening WXV fixture
4 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...
Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...
Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver
5 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...
Springboks have arrived in Argentina ready for the week ahead
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks arrived in Argentina late on Saturday night in good spirits and had a good night’s rest and full recovery day on Sunday ahead of their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
Canada 23 to face Tonga
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s final match of the Pacific Nations Cup against Tonga has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones. Canada will kick off against...
Pacific Nations Cup: Semi-Final Preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will be hosted by Japan. Prince Chichibu...
Fiji thump Tonga in PNC second round
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an exhilarating clash of Pacific rugby powerhouses, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians delivered a commanding performance to defeat Tonga 50-19. The match, held at Teifaiva Stadium in Tonga, showcased Fiji’s...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
USA Men’s arrive Tokyo for Pacific Nations Cup round 2
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyImmediately after defeating Canada from Los Angeles on Saturday, the USA Men’s Eagles jet off to Tokyo for the latter half of this year’s Asahi Dry Pacific Nations Cup, ready to face Japan...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA. The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...