How Italy are preparing for the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDrawn into Pool B with New Zealand and South Africa, Italy have undertaken some of their most detailed preparations ever for Rugby World Cup 2019, with the aim to peak when they get to Japan. Via:...
Do Australia do a haka?
7 years ago by Rugby WorldWe look at what the Wallabies do before a Test matchFacing the challenge: The Wallabies stand for New Zealand's haka (Getty Images)In this Rugby World Cup there are rugby nations all over the Pacific region...
John Afoa agrees new Bristol Bears contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears have today confirmed that John Afoa has committed to the club for a further season, extending his time at Ashton Gate until 2021. The 35-year-old was named in the Premiership team...
Latest World Rankings: Wales end New Zealand's run as the highest ranked test side
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their victory over England this past weekend, Wales have climbed to number one in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced in October 2003. Wales...
RANKINGS: Wales officially ranked number one in the world for the first time ever
7 years ago by Rugby DumpDespite a weekend that saw New Zealand beat Australia by 36 points, the World Champions have dropped a place to number two in the world, with Wales now officially going top of the World Rugby Rankings...
The Dane Coles 'judo throw' that launched scrumhalf Nic White
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a rather lopsided loss the last time they met, New Zealand struck back by blanking Australia 36-0 at fortress Eden Park on Saturday night, thereby retaining the Bledisloe Cup. The win will serve...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Miller signs for Brumbies Brumbies have announced that Will Miller will join the club from the Waratahs having signed a 2-year contract with the club. The backrower, who has...
Conor O'Shea announces his 31 man RWC squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor O'Shea has announced 31 players for the 2019 Rugby World Cup scheduled in Japan starting next September 20th. Veteran Sergio Parisse, captain of Italy with 139 caps and...
9 All Blacks released for Mitre 10 Cup duty
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have confirmed that 9 players from their squad will be released to attend to Mitre 10 Cup duty. Brad Weber (Hawke's Bay) and Liam Coltman and Josh Ioane (Otago) for their...
South Africa qualify for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa secured their return to the Women’s Rugby World Cup stage after lifting the inaugural Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title in Johannesburg on Saturday, defeating Kenya 39-0. The...
