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Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced.     Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...

Kotaro Matsushima seals a move back to Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan outside back Kotaro Matsushima has signed a deal return to Japan next season.   The 29-year-old has spent the past two years in France with Clermont but returns to Suntory Sungoliath...

Wales claim historic first away win over South Africa to level series after late Adams try

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' wait for an away win over South Africa looked set to continue, until Josh Adams' late try snatched a dramatic 13-12 victory.   Josh Adams scored a late try as Wales claimed a dramatic 13-12...

South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks.       ...

Classic Highlights: England defeat old rivals Australia!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England took on their old rivals Australia during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, and it was the Red Rose that overcame the Wallabies on this occasion as they continued their charge to the semi-finals...

Bath miss out on the opportunity to sign Pablo Matera - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Recent upheaval at Bath saw Pablo Matera turn down a move to West Country, according to a report by Telegraph Sport.       The report states that Matera was set to be Bath's marquee...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings.       Australia...

Big blow to ABs ahead of second Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have suffered a significant blow ahead of the second Test against Ireland with the news that stalwart Sam Whitelock could possibly miss the remainder of the series with concussion while...