Four uncapped players named in Springbok Women team against Spain
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...
8 Game Changers for the REC Finals Day
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are fast approaching the Finals Day of the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship 2024 (the Women’s REC still has a few rounds left, so be sure to follow the competition, as well as the Men’s...
Review - Captain Correia leads the way as Portugal secure famous win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal made history on Saturday with their first ever women’s Rugby Championship win. Before the weekend they were 27 in the world rankings with Sweden in 20th, but it was the home side at the...
Disciplinary Verdict: Linde van der Velden
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Linde van der Velden, Exeter Chiefs, was heard by independent disciplinary panel chaired by Daniel Gore sitting with Beccy Essex and Tony Wheat.Van der Velden was cited for dangerous tackling,...
World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials for three women’s internationals in March as well as some amendments to the Guinness Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series appointments. Doriane...
REC Semi Final Review: Georgia and Portugal set up Final in Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday in the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia got the better of Romania 43-5 in their last four tie. Two tries from winger Akaki Tabutsadze put Georgia 10-0 up at the interval and then...
Ireland Men March Into LA 7s Semi-Final After Ending Argentina’s Winning Run
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Men’s Sevens team (sponsored by TritonLake) produced a barnstorming three-try finish to stun HSBC SVNS Series leaders Argentina with a 24-14 defeat and advance to the LA 7s Cup semi-finals. Having...
Star performances and surprise results at HSBC SVNS in LA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpain reach first ever men’s HSBC SVNS semi-final as part of an all European line-up which sees France v Ireland and Spain v Great Britain. Women’s quarter-finals are France v Canada, New...
Rugby World Cup stars return to boost Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting back-three talent Davit Niniashvili and experienced scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze have been named in the Lelos’ starting XV for the first Men's Rugby Europe Championship 2024 semi-final against...
