Potential for big movement in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Ireland are safe in their position as the number one team in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini the jockeying for positions below them will intensify this weekend. With the...
Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...
Match Day Programme: South Africa vs. Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will be hoping the Wallabies can cause an upset in the first fixture of the day when they take on the All Blacks. An Australian win will grant the Springboks an opputunity to snatch the...
Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their first clash in 1903, the Wallabies vs All Blacks was intensified in 1931 with the introduction of the Bleisloe Cup. New Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce...
Match Stats for Australia vs New Zealand at the MCG
2 years ago by ultimate rugbyNew Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce against Australia including a 40-14 win when they met most recently (September 2022); though, the teams have alternated wins across...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
Argentina change 5 for Springbok clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has changed five of the line-up that started in an upset win over Australia for a Rugby Championship final-round match against South Africa on Saturday. In the backline,...
Scott Bemand Appointed Ireland Women’s Team Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 Women's Six Nations Championship Round 5, The DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland 29/4/2023 Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Ireland's Deirbhile Nic a Bháird, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, Dannah...
Bledisloe Cup: The Five Underlying Stories
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Bledisloe Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand only a few days away, here are few different aspects and storylines that one can follow in the build up. All Blacks to go all out in Bledisloe...
Wallabies Young Star Earns First Start vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwenty-two year-old Carter Gordon will start in Wallaby gold for the first time at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against New Zealand on Saturday night in the number ten jersey. Gordon will partner...
