AutumnNationsSeries

Gold in Cape Town for Black Ferns Sevens

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand followed up second place in Dubai with a third victory in Cape Town to round out 2024 with a title celebration and steal an early march on the HSBC SVNS Series ahead of the break before Perth A...

Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 have been announced with three rounds taking place in March and April to decide the top four teams that qualify for the HSBC SVNS Play Off competition...

Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...

Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...

Joe Marler retires

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Harlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...

Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy.  The visitors recorded...

Match Preview: Japan vs England

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...

World Rankings preview

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Argentina team named for last fixture of the year

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...