Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Wales change four for Australia match
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to face Australia in the second match of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 17 November (KO 16.10h GMT,...
Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...
Scott Cummings receives 1 game ban
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee via video link having received a 20 minute red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (e) in the match between Scotland...
Les Kiss names his Super Rugby Squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have confirmed their Super Rugby Pacific squad for 2025 with spots for rising Australian Under-20s talents Trevor King and Will McCulloch.In all, 19 players with Test experience have...
Stephen Larkham names his Brumbies Super Rugby Squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies have today confirmed their squad for 2025 Super Rugby Pacific as the club looks to build on last season’s semi-final appearance.Importantly, the Brumbies have retained 30 of last season’s...
World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top
1 month 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...
No disappointment for 'proud' Scotland coach Townsend
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend was immensely proud of his Scotland side after they pushed world champions South Africa close in a thrilling Test. Scotland ultimately went down 15-32 on Sunday, though the 17-point margin...
Former Wales lock announces retirement
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales lock Jake Ball has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2024/25 Japan Rugby League One season. The 33-year-old joined the Western Force in 2012 before...
Wales fall just short as Fijians celebrate famous win
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe long wait for a first Test win since 7 October 2023 continues for Wales after Fiji notched a famous first win on Welsh soil with a thrilling 24-19 triumph at Principality Stadium. New...
