Steve Tandy appointed new Wales Head Coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Tandy will lead Wales into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and begins his tenure as his country’s new senior men's Head Coach on the 1st September. Steve is a former British...
U20 World Championship expands with Georgia hosting in 2026
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026 with 16 teams to contest the prestigious age-grade tournament. It will be the second time that...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Scotland make six changes to starting line-up for Samoa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Scotland’s first match in Auckland since the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the team that lost against Fiji last weekend. Scotland last...
Eight weeks on the sideline for Caleb Clarke
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClarke was ruled out of the rest of the France series on the eve of the second match in Wellington on Saturday, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he could miss more Tests. "He could be...
Independent disciplinary process update: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham (Scotland) has received a warning and Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme...
Kyle Steyn reflects on a difficult game against Fiji.
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn reflects on a difficult game against Fiji. #AsOne #SkyscannerPacificTour pic.twitter.com/dfZUfTsoKQ — Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) July 12, 2025
Wales finally end winless run but Scotland falter against Fiji
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales finally ended their 18-match windless run as they held on for a 31-22 win over Japan, levelling their overseas series at 1-1. Wales withstood a late rally from their opponents, with two tries...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
