World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's status as the world’s best team is under threat from the reigning champions. South Africa will replace Ireland as the number one ranked team in the world if they beat them at the...
Stats and facts: Wales v New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks kick off the European leg of the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour with a blockbuster clash against Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday morning (NZT). Here are...
Stats and facts: Italy v Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTo begin Italy’s Autumn campaign, Kieran Crowley’s side will have a tricky matchup with Samoa before ending November with Tests against Australia and South Africa. Here are a few stats...
Springboks delay the call up of Bulls duo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are sweating over the fitness of two Bulls players ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Sbu Nkosi and Marco van Staden's call ups have been delayed by SA Rugby Director...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
Wallaroos fall to England in Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has proved too strong for the Wallaroos in their Quarter-Final match-up at the Rugby World Cup, defeating the Australian side 41-5. Jay Tregonning's side was unable to match the England...
Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...
Seven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre, including hooker Agathe Sochat who will win her 40th cap in Whangārei on 29 October. France...
Fourteen of Italy's starting line-up beat France in September
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFourteen of Italy's starting line-up for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final with France also started the Azzurre's victory over Les Bleues in September, including winger Maria Magatti who plays her...
World Cup Quarter Final Teams Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes his team has an opportunity to match Wales physically when they meet in the Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-finals at Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre...
