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World Rugby Men's Rankings powered by Capgemini preview: 15-17 September, 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for round four of The Rugby Championship 2022 this weekend.  Permutation highlights: Australia will climb above Scotland into seventh place if...

Emerging Ireland Squad Named For South African Tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named the 35-man squad that will travel to South Africa in late September to play in the Toyota Challenge.   The Emerging Ireland panel will have a three...

Study reveals that the All Blacks do gain an advantage by performing the haka

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Do the All Blacks gain an advantage by performing the haka before a match? According to a recent study at the University of Queensland’s School of Human Movement, the answer is yes.   Vince...

Foley returns for Wallabies as veteran relishes All Blacks clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bernard Foley is relishing "one more crack" at international rugby after the experienced fly-half was picked by Australia to face New Zealand in Thursday's Bledisloe Cup clash. After three years out of...

Nienaber names unchanged XV for Pumas clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with the coach making only three...