SA Rugby Joins the URC as Shareholders | What It Means
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship has confirmed that the South African Rugby Union is now an official shareholder, joining Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and investors CVC Capital Partners. South Africa...
Free-to-Air Six Nations Coverage Confirmed Until 2029
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Rugby, Virgin Media Television and RTÉ have confirmed a new long-term partnership that means rugby fans in Ireland will have access to experience every moment from the men’s,...
Men’s World Rugby Rankings update
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are back at number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. South Africa sit second and Ireland are third. France hold fourth and England complete the top five. The margins among the leading...
RWC2025 | Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Mastercard Player of the Match Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win over Japan in Pool C at Sandy Park that clinched...
RWC2025 | Stuttering New Zealand see off valiant Japan
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTen tries - including a record-setter for the incomparable Portia Woodman-Wickliffe - and more than 60 points suggest this was a straight-forward affair for New Zealand, but at times Japan had...
RWC2025 | Ellena Perry (IRE), Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and vice-captain Amee Leigh Costigan react to their 43-27 Pool C win
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer of the Match Ellena Perry (IRE), Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and vice-captain Amee Leigh Costigan react to their 43-27 Pool C win over Spain in at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Ellena Perry,...
RWC2025 | Spain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat by Ireland in Pool C at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Juan González, head coach On...
RWC2025 | End-to-end epic sees Ireland on verge of quarter-finals
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive-try Spain refused to go quietly in front of a raucous crowd but Ireland came through what was a severe test tahead of their final Pool C match v New Zealand next Sunday. Story of the match The...
RWC2025 pool permutations ahead of matches on Sunday, 31 August
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one round of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 pool phase still to play, only three teams – England, Canada and Scotland – have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals. Five...
Three teams through to Women's RWC 2025 quarter-finals
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts England, Canada and Scotland are confirmed as qualified for the quarter-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. At the end of a dramatic day of action, three teams - hosts England, Canada...
