Settled look to Springbok Women team for RWC opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women team to play France in their opening Pool C match of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has a familiar and experienced look to it, with only prop Sanelisiwe Charlie not a regular starter...
So who is going to win Rugby World Cup 2021 (but in 2022)? | England, France & New Zealand Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby
Dan Carter and Portia Woodman discuss the importance of mental preparation ahead of RWC2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPortia Woodman tells Dan Carter that she has butterflies in her stomach just thinking about the start of the Rugby World Cup in their home nation.
Teams given warm welcome to Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeam captains and match officials welcomed by Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand ahead of Rugby World Cup 2021 kick off at Eden Park in Auckland on 8 October The...
Aseza Hele: Springbok Women prefer the underdog tag
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event of the women's game. That...
Captains ready for record-breaking Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of all 12 nations competing at Rugby World Cup 2021 gathered at the world-famous Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday as anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of kick-off on 8 October. Rugby...
World Rugby Awards returns to Monaco for a star-studded edition in November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Awards 2022 will return to Monaco and its prestigious Salle des Étoiles for the first time since the pandemic on Sunday, 20 November to celebrate the best of rugby on and off the...
England announce World Cup Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England Women’s squad for the Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand has been named.Sarah Hunter captains the 32-player group, which comprises of 19 forwards and 13 backs.The squad includes six...
World Rugby Women's Rankings powered by Capgemini preview: 14 September, 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 warm-up match between England and Wales on Wednesday. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their rating with...
Australia women and Fiji men win thrilling Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 titles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and Fiji were crowned women’s and men’s world champions respectively after claiming exhilarating victories at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. Australia...
