World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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...
GUMEDE HANDED DEBUT WITH CARR SET TO LEAD VODACOM BULLS IN CARDIFF
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward, Celimpilo ‘Mpilo’ Gumede has been handed his debut for the Vodacom Bulls this weekend when the Tshwane-based franchise visits Cardiff Rugby at Arms Park in Wales. Gumede –...
Peterson to debut for Bulls vs Zebre
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCreative backliner Sergeal Petersen has been handed his official club debut in round three of the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The Grey High alumni got a pre-season run against Namibia’s...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...
