Ireland will top World Rankings for first time ever if they beat England
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe All Blacks had held the top spot for close to a decade, from November 2009 until this month.
World Ranking Permutations: Ireland have opportunity to make history
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second time in the space of a week, there could be a new name at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings once they are officially updated on Monday. Ireland have a golden opportunity...
Michael Hooper expecting 'dominant' Pocock at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia captain Michael Hooper expects David Pocock to be "dominant" upon his return from injury at the Rugby World Cup. Pocock has been out of action since March due to a calf problem...
Australia Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad, captained by Michael Hooper with Samu Kerevi as his deputy, boasts 1406 caps of Test experience,...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld announces immediate law amendment following contentious Wales try World Rugby has changed a rule governing restarts in the wake of George North’s contentious try for...
Four Super Rugby stars made available to the All Black sevens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign. Caleb Clarke (Blues,...
Halfback duo sign with the Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have signed halfbacks Jamie Booth and Jonathan Taumateine for the next two Investec Super Rugby seasons. The pair replace Richard Judd and Finlay Christie, with the former leaving the...
Michael Cheika: Schmidt has not been found out
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHaving seen a record win over the All Blacks followed by a 36-0 hammering by the same side, you may not be surprised to hear Michael Cheika refuse to read too much into Ireland’s Six Nations rollercoaster.
World Cups rebranded in effort to achieve gender neutrality in rugby
7 years ago by The Guardian• Gender will be no longer included in tournament names• World Rugby calls move ‘ultimate statement of equality’World Rugby has rebranded its men’s and women’s World Cups in an effort to achieve...
The Breakdown: How the All Blacks bounced back to retain the Bledisloe Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJeff Wilson, John Plumtree, Sir John Kirwan and Ali Williams talk All Blacks, Wales climbing to number one in the world and Black Ferns skipper Les Elder joins the team in studio to wrap up their international...
