Penaud ruled out for France again
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUnfortuante news from France on Tuesday, Damian Penaud was forced to withdraw yet again, from playing Le Bleus's second test match of the autumn tour against New Zealand (Saturday, 9:10 p.m. at the...
World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...
Singapore and Los Angeles to host the pinnacle of HSBC SVNS 2025
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025. Featuring seven iconic global destinations and culminating with the SVNS...
Sione Tuipulotu set to lead Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter being named as Scotland captain last week, Sione Tuipulotu will lead the team out at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for the first time this weekend against Fiji. With mostly just home-based...
Paraguay receive World Rugby Men's Rankings boost
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe updated World Rugby Men's Rankings reveal a three-place gain for Paraguay, who have now moved into the world's top 40 thanks to last week's 49-18 win over Colombia in the Qualifier Sudamericano...
Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Stars of rugby sevens set to return as HSBC SVNS 2025 events confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStars of Paris 2024 Olympics set to shine again in HSBC SVNS 2025 - rugby sevens’ annual global Series Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver and Hong Kong confirmed as host destinations with...
Matera to lead Argentina against NZ with Montoya out
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPablo Matera will captain Argentina in Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Wellington after Julian Montoya was left out of the team named by coach Felipe Contepomi. Montoya injured...
July Tests: How each nation fared - SCO
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. Scotland’s...