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Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...

10 Greatest Italy Tries at the Rugby World Cup!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy come next in our countdown of the top 10 tries per country in the Rugby World Cup since 2011. There have been some classic tries for the men in blue so sit back and enjoy the top 10 greatest Italian...

Leicester Tigers agree new deals with seven players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have agreed new deals with six members of the club’s Senior Squad.   Ollie Chessum, Will Hurd, Julián Montoya, Guy Porter, Harry Wells and James Whitcombe have signed...

Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.     With records set for the season-long...

Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract.     Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...

Every TOP14 Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier will be looking to defend their maiden TOP 14 title in 2022/23.     We take a look at their new signings as well as all the other new arrivals in the league ahead of...

RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches.     Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...

Gloucester re-sign Jake Polledri

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is thrilled to announce that Jake Polledri is back. After nearly two years on the side lines following a serious injury sustained playing for Italy, Polledri has signed a new contract...