Captains ready for pressure of RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPressure was in the air when the captains of the four competing nations gathered high in the Dubai skyline just days out from the tournament kick-off. The pressure was rising at the captains' photocall...
Brazil replace Paraguay at Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm that Brazil will replace Paraguay at the Final Qualification Tournament for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Dubai (8-18 November) as a consequence of Paraguay withdrawing from...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament as match schedule and officials announced
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in...
Massive strides for Springbok Women bode well for the future
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women’s performances at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup were not only an indication of things to come, but will also leave a legacy that will inspire the next generation to emulate...
New Zealand v South Africa quarter-final preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand come into their quarter-final against South Africa as one of the form teams looking to go all the way. A sweep of pool-stage victories against Spain, Japan, and Ireland gave the Black Ferns...
France reaction (Bourdon Sansus, co-captain Feleu, co-head coaches Ortiz and Mignot, Boulard)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's Pauline Bourdon Sansus, co-captain Manae Feleu, co-head coaches David Ortiz and Gaëlle Mignot, and Émilie Boulard give their reaction to the win over South Africa to top Pool D at...
South Africa reaction (head coach de Bruin, captain Latsha, Roos)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Swys de Bruin, captain Babalwa Latsha and Nadine Roos give their reaction to the Pool D defeat by France at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, 7 September. Swys de Bruin, head coach On...
RWC2025 | France proved their Rugby World Cup 2025 credentials with an ominous 57-10 win over a shocked South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance proved their Rugby World Cup 2025 credentials with an ominous 57-10 win over a shocked South Africa in Pool D at a lively Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Story of the match The women's Springboks...
Italy v Brazil | Stat Attack
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly registered an emphatic 64-3 win over Brazil after meeting for the first time ever. Here are some of the top stats from the encounter. Italian winger Francesca Granzotto scored a Hatrick...
