World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 23-25 August, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 this weekend. Samoa will break back into the top 10 of the rankings for the first...
Pacific Nations Cup | Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16Best finish: 2nd (2011, 2016)Most points in a match: 57 (57-16 v Japan, April 2006)Biggest win: 41 (57-16 v Japan, April 2006)Did You Know? Tonga featured in the first draw in...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...
Wallabies name their touring squad for Round three and four
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force recruit Brandon Paenga-Amosa and lock Josh Canham have both been selected in their first Wallabies squad of 2024, with the former having returned to home soil earlier this year following...
Zac Ward to join Ulster Senior Men’s team on a trial basis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe province can confirm that Ireland Sevens player, Zac Ward, will join the Senior Men’s squad for an extended trial until the Autumn international window. The 25-year-old Ballynahinch...
Stars of rugby sevens set to return as HSBC SVNS 2025 events confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStars of Paris 2024 Olympics set to shine again in HSBC SVNS 2025 - rugby sevens’ annual global Series Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver and Hong Kong confirmed as host destinations with...
Wallabies duo returns in Perth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Angus Bell will make his return from injury against South Africa in Perth on Saturday evening, in the Wallabies’ second Test of the Rugby Championship. He’ll combine with his...
EPCR and Premier Sports announce broadcast partnership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPremier Sports will join the EPCR's suite of TV partners for the coming seasons as the lead broadcaster of the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup in the UK and Ireland, following a thorough and competitive...
Men's World Cup Format Change
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
