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France Up to Fourth in World Rugby Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have overtaken Ireland in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings as a result of their 30-24 win at a raucous Stade de France on Saturday.       Les Bleus moved up a place...

How to watch Super Rugby Pacific in the UK, and globally this season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Broadcasters in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe have not secured the rights for Super Rugby Pacific matches this season.   SANZAAR have revealed how fans from these territories will...

Ardie Savea To Return As Hurricanes Captain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea has once again been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2022 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. The experienced loose forward’s first game against the Crusaders in Round 1 will mark...

New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby.   Building on the professional performance...

England have 'loads to work on' despite emphatic victory, says Smith

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith scored a try and assisted another in England's win over Italy but is adamant Eddie Jones' side can move to another level.     England are still a work in progress and can improve...

Ireland's 'courage and character' a bonus point from France defeat – Farrell

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell lamented the result but not the performance after his Ireland team just failed in a valiant comeback effort against France in the Six Nations. Ireland, shorn of the injured Johnny Sexton,...

Attack Coach Brock James to leave Ospreys at the end of the season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys can confirm Attack coach, Brock James, will leave the regional rugby franchise at the end of the United Rugby Championship campaign.     James, 40, was Head Coach Toby Booth’s...

How this weekend's Six Nations can impact the World Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the second rounds of the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2022.  Permutation highlights: Wales must beat Scotland by more than 15...

Will French Flair Be Enough To Topple The Irish?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations fans will be treated to a top-of-the-table clash this weekend when Les Bleus host the Irish at Stade de France.    Ireland are the talk of the Six Nations after their commanding...

Blues squad tests negative for COVID-19

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The entire Blues DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad have returned negative COVID-19 test results and resumed training in their bubble in Queenstown today.   The Blues player who was identified as a close...