"We are preparing for a game that’s 20-times faster (than we are used to)" - Russia Head coach Lyn Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia sneaked into the Rugby World Cup after Romania and Spain were disqualified for multiple eligibility breaches during qualifying for the competition as they fielded ineligible players. The...
Russia Name RWC Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia head coach Lyn Jones has named his 31-man squad for Japan 2019, including eight players who also appeared during the Bears’ Rugby World Cup debut in New Zealand eight years ago. Eight...
RWC Rewind Canada: Charron vs Romania in 1995
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive, Americas Rugby News has taken a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. This...
Quarter-Final Duel With England Awaits Ireland Women
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women’s Sevens team finished as Pool C runners-up on the opening day of the Rugby Europe Olympic qualifier in Kazan, with a huge amount riding on tomorrow’s Cup quarter-final against...
RIP James Small (1969-2019)
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok wing James Small, a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, has died suddenly from a heart attack on Wednesday. The 50-year-old Small was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg...
One last hurrah for Sofiane Guitoune to prove his worth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Clermont face off in the final of the TOP 14 final at the Stade France on Saturday after the two sides finished the regular season in first and second during the regular season. The...
Chile secure home test against Romania
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChile have secured a home test match against Romania in June. To be played on Saturday, June 08 the home fixture for Chile is to be their first of two home June Internationals, the second being against Spain...
International Rugby Fans Set to Descend on Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland supporters are amongst the top three international ticket purchasers for Rugby World Cup 2019 as ticket sales enter the final stages. Irish supporters helped to set a Rugby World Cup record attendance...
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun-Wyn Jones will reach an impressive milestone in the Grand Slam decider against Ireland this weekend when he makes his 134th appearance for Wales equalling Gethin Jenkins record. With...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland Close The Gap On New Zealand While Brazil Home In On Record Ranking
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrazil close in on their best-ever position in the World Rugby Rankings after a superb comeback win against Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship, while Georgia, Spain and Belgium are all on the up,...
