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Explained: World Rugby Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result.     Whatever...

World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...

SA Rugby confirms expanding domestic calendar

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has announced the confirmed competition structure for the remainder of the 2022 rugby season, which will see an expansion of the Carling Currie Cup First Division as well as the Women’s...

New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby.   Building on the professional performance...

Georgia claim a massive victory, Romania come from behind and Spain edge Russia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain, Georgia and Romania all claimed victories this weekend in the Rugby Europe Championship.   Spain claimed a narrow 37-41 victory over Russia with Santiago Ovejero scoring an 84th minute try...

How this weekend's Six Nations can impact the World Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the second rounds of the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2022.  Permutation highlights: Wales must beat Scotland by more than 15...

REC Round 1 Team of the Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Portugal earned an impressive tie in Tbilisi against Georgia, while Romania defeated Russia in a tight contest, and Spain just produced a superb display over the Netherlands to move to the top of 2022...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England.   Ireland have...