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The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield.   Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...

World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's status as the world’s best team is under threat from the reigning champions.   South Africa will replace Ireland as the number one ranked team in the world if they beat them at the...

Stats and facts: Italy v Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

To begin Italy’s Autumn campaign, Kieran Crowley’s side will have a tricky matchup with Samoa before ending November with Tests against Australia and South Africa.   Here are a few stats...

Tim Mikkelson returns for 99th All Blacks Sevens tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the world’s most decorated sevens players, Tim Mikkelson, will return from injury at the Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November. This will be his first tournament since claiming a silver medal at...

Crusaders announce 2023 squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners – here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update: Sara Tounesi (Italy)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy second-row, Sara Tounesi, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Monday having been cited for biting (Law 9.12) in Italy’s Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool B match against Japan on 23...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update: Donna Rose (Wales)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales front row Donna Rose has been suspended for two weeks, having appeared before an independent judicial committee on Tuesday after being cited in Wales' Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool A match with New Zealand...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update - 15 October

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the following independent disciplinary hearing details from Rugby World Cup 2021 matches over the weekend of 15-16 October.   Ashley Marsters (Australia) Australia front...

Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...