World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Fiji squad named for November tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji centres Waisea Nayacalevu and Semi Radradra have been included in the squad for the November Tour. Nayacalevu and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Tevita Ikanivere have been named as co-captains. Josua...
Record-breaking derby day at Croke Park
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be made at Croke Park on Saturday when the BKT URC showdown between Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby is played out in front of a new record league attendance. The provincial derby...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
Wales Women make three changes for Japan clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are three changes to the side that faced Italy, with second row Abbie Fleming, prop Sisilia Tuipulotu and fly-half Kayleigh Powell coming into the starting line-up. Fly half Lleucu George...
Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. The 24-year-old back...
British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time....
URC Round 3 Review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
Italy narrowly beat Wales in the WXV2
3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby'Hannah Jones had failed to play in the previous three games for the Reds as a result of injury, and it was hoped that her presence would have boosted the spirits of Ioan Cunningham's squad. Unfortunately...
