Italy's Marco Riccioni handed a two match suspension.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Riccioni has been handed a two-match suspension after being involved in a brawl during Italy's heavy defeat to Australia. Although he was on the bench at the time, he lashed out at Miles Amatosero,...
Italian prop Riccioni suspended after off-field fight in Wallabies defeat
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly prop Marco Riccioni was on Wednesday banned for two club matches after receiving a red card in his side's 57-10 Nations Championship loss to Australia in Perth. A track-suited Riccioni...
Junior Boks’ title signals pipeline strength, says president
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe triumphant Junior Springboks were praised for their courage, discipline and skill when they returned to South Africa on Monday having retained the Junior World Championship title in Georgia on Saturday. The...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
Foote credits Junior Boks' resilience for special JWC victory
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote paid tribute to his team's resilience, depth and unbreakable bond after South Africa were crowned Junior World Championship winners following a hard-fought victory...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa and...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two rounds of relentless cross-hemisphere battling, the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series reaches its dramatic, decisive crescendo. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are locked...
Los Pumas Make Two Changes for Nations Championship Clash Against England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round of the inaugural Nations Championship is fast approaching, with Los Pumas set to conclude the opening phase of the competition against England at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades...
Italian head coach Gonzalo Quesada suspended for two matches
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby implements new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process In line with the provisions of the Match Official Abuse Sanction Process, World Rugby can confirm that an automatic two-match suspension...
South Africa to play France in Junior World Championship final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and South Africa will meet for the first time in a World Rugby Junior World Championship final after ending the 2026 title hopes of New Zealand and England in Tbilisi. SOUTH AFRICA 53-37 ENGLAND:...
