UPDATED World Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTen of the top fifteen were in action this weekend which caused some movement on the World Rankings table. The All Blacks pass France and move into second place with their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby...
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...
Italy, Crowley: “With Scotland we play to win. Lucchesi, Padovani and Marin will not be at the World Cup."
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring a press conference, Kieran Crowley explained his choices ahead of Scotland-Italy, which will see the Azzurri take the field with a XV different from the usual with the aim of trying as many players...
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...
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...
Japan's Michael Leitch Handed 3 Match Ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Number 8, Michael Leitch, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Wednesday, 26 July, having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.11 (a player must not do anything that...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Robbie Henshaw on Ireland's training camp ahead of the World Cup warm-up games!
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby▪️ The craic and banter in camp ▪️ Mentality within the squad ▪️ Upcoming warm-up games ▪️ Looking ahead to France Robbie Henshaw provides an update as Ireland continue their...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
