Argentine Hooker Dimcheff Set to Debut for Italy
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina will officially lose a hooker on Saturday. Pablo Dimcheff has been named on Italy for the test match against South Africa. It marks a first appearance at the capped level for the Argentine born...
Namibia rugby team's head coach steps down ahead of the Africa Cup
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWINDHOEK, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Namibian rugby finds itself at a crucial juncture just weeks before the Rugby Africa Cup, as the men's head coach Chrysander Botha has stepped down from his role. The Namibia...
The Azzurri name team for 2025 Summer Tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Italian Men's National Rugby Team Technical Commissioner, has Gonzalo Quesada announced the players called up for the training camp scheduled in L'Aquila – set to begin on Saturday 14 June ahead...
Zimbabwe win Rugby Africa Men's Cup 2024
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyZimbabwe won their first Rugby Africa Men's Cup in 12 years on Sunday as they beat the Algeria 29-3 in the Ugandan capital Kampala. Algeria had reached their first final on the back of impressive wins...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
Boks determined to return to their standards
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
Wales crash of top 10 amid loss, while Fiji climb back in
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA bumper weekend of international rugby has led to multiple changes to the World Rugby Men's Rankings, including Wales dropping out of the top 10 for the first time in history. Fiji have replaced them...
