Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
Three changes as Leo Cullen names side to face Munster at Croke Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster Rugby in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Croke Park (KO: 5.45pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier...
Six changes for the Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 year 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...
WXV 2024 Title permutations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...
WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
1 year 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
1 year 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...
RG Snyman Leinster debut by the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRG Snyman made his Leinster debut this weekend in Italy as Leinster beat Benetton Rugby 5-35 on Saturday. RG Snyman started in the 5 jumper making his Leinster debut. He played 51 minutes. RG Snyman...
