Paris 1924: Golden USA upset France to create history
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA little over 100 years ago, on 18 May, 1924, 15 Americans emerged into the Stade Olympique to take on hosts France in the final of the men’s rugby union tournament at the Paris Games. USA were...
Andre Esterhuizen slapped with 4-match ban
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen has been suspended for three matches (subject to completing the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's...
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...
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...
Ireland to tour Georgia and Romania in 2025
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will travel to Georgia and Romania in the summer of 2025. The tour will be the same time while the Lions tour Australia. With Ireland head coach in charge of the Lions, current defence...
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...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
USA men name team to face Romania
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Lawrence and the Men’s Eagles staff announced today the match day 23 set for their first match of the year against Romania. The two-test July series at home kicks off Friday,...
Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens will see Jeremy Loughman make his 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province in...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...
