Six Nations Countdown: Italy end 7 year drought of victories
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the main talking points of the 2022 Six Nations competition was Italy’s right to participate in the Championship after a truly abysmal run of results that, many felt, was bad for the tournament’s...
Italy name training squad ahead of 2023 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has named a 34-man training squad ahead of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. The squad are set to meet for a camp in Verona between...
France’s Damian Penaud voted Player of the Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 26-year-old has played a central role in France’s unbeaten 2022 and receives the award ahead of New Zealand’s Ardie Savea and Italy sensation Ange Capuozzo. The shortlist was compiled...
Champions Cup: In Focus: Stade Toulousain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur preview series of Heineken Champions Cup Pool B sides concludes as we take a look at Stade Toulousain, five-time winners of the competition. Heineken Champions Cup record Toulouse lifted...
3 players nominated for Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series have been named. France’s Damian Penaud, Italy’s Ange Capuozzo and the All Blacks’ Ardie Savea are the three in...
World Rugby Unveil The 2022 Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby revealed the 2022 Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday. Men's World Rugby Player of the Year Josh van der Flier headlines...
Arundell nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish’s Henry Arundell has been nominated for World Rugby Men’s Breakthrough Player of the Year, in partnership with Tudor. Selected by the star-studded World Rugby Awards panels,...
Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings. The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...
Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November. Following a stellar year for international...
'Not good enough' – Dave Rennie frustrated after first ever loss to Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia's first ever defeat to Italy sparked head coach Dave Rennie to slam his side after the match. Dave Rennie admits his Australia team were "not good enough" as they were beaten by Italy...
