RWC2025 | The world No.1 side were tested to their absolute limits but inspired by the returning full-back Ellie Kildunne, the Red Roses once again broke French hearts.
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is 32 wins in a row for England but they were made to work mighty hard for it by a France team that will be left rueing missed chances, particularly in the first-half, as they fell to a ninth successive...
RWC2025 | Canada beat New Zealand 34-19 at Ashton Gate on Friday to book their place in the final of Rugby World Cup 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada beat New Zealand 34-19 at Ashton Gate on Friday to book their place in the final of Rugby World Cup 2025. Story of the match Canada made a lightning-quick start to the match, needing only ten...
France Make Late Change Ahead of RWC Clash with England
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have made a late adjustment to their matchday squad for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixture against England. Joanna Grisez has been ruled out, forcing a reshuffle to the starting XV. Kelly...
Red Roses name team for World Cup semi-final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach John Mitchell had made four changes to his Red Roses side to play France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate, Bristol on Saturday (KO 3.30pm). Full-back Ellie...
Wallabies squad updated for Bledisloe Cup Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies’ scrumhalf Jake Gordon has recovered from injury to return to the squad ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday September 27. Gordon spent time training with the...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 19-20 September, 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the semi-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England this weekend. Permutation highlights: The semi-finals feature the top four sides in...
Ruahei Demant to play 50th Black Ferns Test in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday, September 19, 7.00pm BST (Saturday, September 20, 6.00am NZT) at Ashton Gate Stadium...
Roigard back for All Blacks ahead of Wallabies tests
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship Tests against Australia, with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff with a foot injury. Roigard...
12 match ban for Axelle Berthoumieu
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) convened to consider citing complaints issued against Axelle Berthoumieu (Law 9.12, biting) and Manae Feleu (Law 9.13, dangerous tackle) following France’s...
Alleged biting mars France World Cup victory after back-rower Berthoumieu cited for incident
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance flanker Axelle Berthoumieu has been cited for allegedly biting an opponent in Sunday's (local time) Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland, tournament organsiers said. Television...
