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The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place.     Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...

Georgia qualify for RWC 2023 after World Rugby confirm the implications of Russia’s suspension

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following World Rugby’s suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions, the Rugby World Cup Board has confirmed the resulting implications for the European...

Andrew Kellaway re-commits to Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia Rookie of the Year Andrew Kellaway has re-committed to the Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies until the end of 2024.In what’s been a positive week for Australian Rugby, the 26-year-old’s...

Wales team to play France: Josh Navidi returns

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named his team to face France at Principality Stadium on Friday 11 March (KO 8pm live on BBC and S4C).   Josh Navidi, who returned to the squad earlier this week...

Izaia Perese standout form in Super Rugby Pacific | First 3 rounds

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Izaia Perese has just announced he's re-signing with the NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia until the end of 2024, here's a look at some of his best moments in Super Rugby Pacific so far.    

Burke and Porch renew contracts with Connacht

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to confirm Matthew Burke and John Porch are the latest players to renew their contracts with the club.Ballinrobe man Matthew Burke came through the Connacht pathway system,...

Rassie Erasmus weighs in on plans for South Africa to join the Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus backs plans for a shake-up of the global calendar.   In a wide-ranging interview with the Daily Mail, Erasmus weighed in on the potential addition of South...

All Blacks 7s and Black Ferns 7s Primed for International Return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Almost eight months since lighting up the rugby fields in Tokyo, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are set to make their return to international sevens in Fiji later this month.     With...

New Zealand Sevens team primed for international return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Almost eight months since lighting up the rugby fields in Tokyo, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are set to make their return to international sevens in Fiji later this month.With confirmation...

Latest World Rankings: France & Spain Climb

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France and Spain have been rewarded for their results in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship this weekend.     Round three of the Six Nations resulted in some changes to the top...