Autumn Nations Series

Update on Munster, Scarlets, Cardiff's return from South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a hugely positive development, the wider Munster touring party departed Cape Town tonight after a group of 34 players and staff received negative results on completing a fourth round of PCR testing...

Latest World Rankings: France up to fifth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A drama-filled weekend of test rugby has seen plenty of change in the latest World Rugby Rankings.   France moved into the top 5 of the rankings while Romania entered the top 20.     England's...

Autumn Nations Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final weekend of test rugby in 2021 has come and gone.     A thrilling weekend of action kicked off with an entertaining clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland beating Japan 29-20. At the...

France 40-25 New Zealand: Another defeat for the All Blacks after being overpowered by Les Bleus

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four tries from France saw them beat New Zealand at home for the first time in 21 years after a hard-working performance in Paris.     New Zealand were beaten for a second week in a row after...

Jacques Nienaber mourns another “last kick” defeat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his team will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” of a one-point defeat (27-26) to England in the final match...

URC announces collaboration with Roc Nation

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship (URC) announced today a new collaboration with Roc Nation global music platform Equity Distribution (EQ), in an effort to target a younger and more diverse...

Another juicy ENG vs SA battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taking the shape of something of a grudge match, attention will pour into Twickenham where the English will set about trying to attempt to regain pride against the Springboks.     The...

Latest World Rankings: South Africa Return To The Top

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa return to the top of the World Rugby Rankings at the expense of New Zealand with top sport changing hands for the fourth time in just two months.   A 15-30 victory over Scotland...

The full list of 2021 World Rugby Awards Nominations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has released the full list of nominations for the 2021 World Rugby Awards.   The Rugby public can now cast their votes for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another top weekend of test rugby has come and gone with South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, England, France, and Wales claimed victories.   Here is our team of the week.      1....