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World Rugby Women's Rankings Preview - RWC Final & 3rd Place Play Off

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 bronze final and final at Eden Park this weekend.   Permutation highlights: New Zealand must win by more than 15...

'It's entirely my fault' – Jones admits England were distracted against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were beaten 30-29 by Argentina on Sunday, less than a year out from the sides meeting at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.     Eddie Jones believes England's loss to Argentina was partly down...

Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...

Brett Hodgson to join England coaching staff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  England have appointed Brett Hodgson as defence coach to start after the Autumn Nation Series. Anthony Seibold will leave at the end of the series to join NRL side Manly Warringah...

Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

Conor Murray ruled out of Ireland's remaining Autumn fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's newest test centurion Conor Murray will miss the remaining Autumn Nations Series fixtures against Fiji and Australia.    Murray played his 100th test match for Ireland against...

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci.   Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...